In this episode, Prof. Murrell, Head of the Dermatology Department at the St George Hospital, with an academic appointment at the NSW (Sydney, Australia) and several academic appointments in Europe, UK, USA, delves into the fascinating world of autoimmune blistering diseases, joined by her guest, Ailin He, a medical student who recently published ground-breaking research in the Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV).

In their article, Autoimmune blistering diseases treated with glucocorticoids: An international study of steroid-induced myopathy, they present a multi-country study involving 139 patients, revealing the prevalence, risk factors, and recovery patterns of this condition.

Together, the two speakers explore steroid-induced myopathy, a complication of prolonged glucocorticoid use often overlooked in dermatology.

Tune in to learn about the innovative Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index (GTI), the impact of cumulative steroid doses, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and offering a hopeful outlook for managing complex autoimmune conditions.

Find the link to the article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.20149

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