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Species | Gillian M MurphySummaryAffiliation: Beaumont Hospital Country: Ireland Publications
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Photoprotection: public campaigns in Ireland and the U.KGillian M Murphy
Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Br J Dermatol 146:31-3. 2002..Education campaigns need to concentrate on positive aspects with perceived rewards which will then influence behaviour favourably as few people respond to negative messages with no immediate reward...- Investigation of photosensitive disordersGillian M Murphy
National Photodermatology Unit, Beaumont and Mater Hospitals, Dublin, Ireland
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 20:305-11. 2004..Formal testing for photosensitivity may be the only definitive test proving photosensitivity on occasion. This article delineates the important features which allow classification of patients which then enables appropriate treatment... - COX-2 expression correlates with microvessel density in non-melanoma skin cancer from renal transplant recipients and immunocompetent individualsGillian M Murphy
Department of Histopathology, Beaumont Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dubln, Ireland
Hum Pathol 35:1549-55. 2004.... - The cutaneous porphyrias: a review. The British Photodermatology GroupG M Murphy
Photobiology Unit, Beaumont and Mater Misericordiae Hospitals, Dublin 7, Ireland
Br J Dermatol 140:573-81. 1999..A summary of the basic diagnostic features, management and recent advances in the cutaneous porphyrias is presented, based on a workshop held by the British Photodermatology Group... - An update on photoprotectionGillian M Murphy
Dept. of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 18:1-4. 2002 - Diseases associated with photosensitivityG M Murphy
Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
J Photochem Photobiol B 64:93-8. 2001..In many of these diseases the action spectrum is known or may be determined by phototesting. Recognition of the reaction patterns associated with the photodermatoses greatly assists clinical classification of the photodermatoses... - Diagnosis and management of the erythropoietic porphyriasGillian M Murphy
Photobiology Unit, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Dermatol Ther 16:57-64. 2003..Diagnosis is made based on clinical manifestations, and their characteristic porphyrin profiles. There are multiple treatment options for these two porphyrias, however, aside from bone marrow transplant for CEP, none is curative... - Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism and the risk of squamous cell carcinoma in renal transplant patientsMary E Laing
Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Transplantation 84:113-6. 2007..41). In contrast, vitamin D receptor polymorphisms were not significantly associated. Folate-sensitive pathways may play a critical role in the elevated rate of SCC in renal transplant recipients... - Sunscreen use before and after transplantation and assessment of risk factors associated with skin cancer development in renal transplant recipientsFergal J Moloney
Department of Dermatology, Education and Research Center, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Arch Dermatol 141:978-82. 2005..To determine the degree of compliance with sunscreen use among renal transplant recipients before and after transplantation and to determine risk factors associated with skin carcinogenesis... - Photoprotective behaviour and sunscreen use: impact on vitamin D levels in cutaneous lupus erythematosusCaitriona Cusack
Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 24:260-7. 2008..Sun exposure of the skin, independent of dietary sources, may provide sufficient vitamin D in healthy individuals. A recent study of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus concluded that over 70% of them restrict their sun exposure... - Genetic factors associated with skin cancer in renal transplant patientsMary Elizabeth Laing
Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 23:62-7. 2007..Established risk factors that increase susceptibility to skin cancer after transplantation include skin type, sun exposure and level of immunosuppression... - Sunscreens: safety, efficacy and appropriate useFergal J Moloney
Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland
Am J Clin Dermatol 3:185-91. 2002..The correct use of sunscreens should be combined with the avoidance of midday sun and the wearing of protective clothing and glasses, as part of an overall sun protection regimen...