Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons^™

Is Ceftobiprole A Safe And Effective Treatment For Skin And Skin Structure Infections?, Laura Thompson

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not ceftobiprole is a safe and effective treatment for complicated skin and skin structure infections

STUDY DESIGN: Review of all English language primary randomized controlled trials from 1996-2010

DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials were found using Pubmed and Cochrane databases

OUTCOMES MEASURES: Skin or skin-structure infection cure with ceftobiprole intervention and adverse effects of this new pharmaceutical. Cure or failure to cure skin infection was determined based on both clinical and microbiological assessment. Adverse events were measured based on patient reports, clinician reports, labs, and vital sign …

Is Monotherapy Treatment Of Etanercept Effective Against Plaque Psoriasis?, Joseph Devito

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not monotherapy treatment of etanercept is effective against plaque psoriasis.

Is Alitretinoin (9-Cis-Retinoic Acid) Safe And Effective For Use In Hand Eczema?, Jeanne K. Seeberger

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine if Alitretinoin is a safe and effective alternative to current treatments in reducing the symptoms of Hand Eczema (HE)

Is Topical 1% Pimecrolimus Cream An Effective Treatment For Rosacea?, Lauren Sloan

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not topical 1% pimecrolimus cream is an effective treatment for rosacea.

What Is The Safety And Efficacy Of Biobrane Versus Silver Sulfadiazine In The Treatment Of Low Body Surface Area Partial-Thickness Burns?, Gregory Wanner

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine how the synthetic skin substitute Biobrane compares to silver sulfadiazine (SSD, silvadine) in the treatment of patients with low body surface area partial thickness burns.