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EDEN hosts World Congress of Dermato-Epidemiology in Nottingham (read more....)
An update on the activities of the European Dermato-epidemiology network (EDEN)
The European Dermato-epidemiology network (EDEN) is an active group of researchers in the field of dermato-epidemiology. The aims of the group are to expand the role of epidemiology in dermatology, to share expertise and to produce high quality multi-centre collaborative work.
EDEN is involved in the dissemination of information, teaching, training and organising working groups to address important research questions about the distribution, causes and treatment of skin disease. EDEN holds triennial congresses, the most recent being in Nottingham in September 2008. This meeting was held in conjunction with the International Dermatolo-Epidemiology Association, an umbrella organisation that includes other dermato-epidemiology groups worldwide. This meeting was the forum for presentation of new research from worldwide centres involved in dermato-epidemiology research. The group also co-ordinated annual workshops such as “Sunscreens, photo-protection and public health” and on conflict of Interest, skin cancer and other “hot topics” in dermato-epidemiology.
2005 was the inaugural joining together of EDEN and the European Society of Dermatology Research (ESDR). This successful collaboration involved epidemiology plenary sessions and a scientific symposium being held alongside the ESDR main meeting. EDEN will maintain an active alliance with the ESDR annual meetings.
The EDEN group has recently published a systematic review of interventions for hand eczema (1). This review is in the final stages of preparation for publication as a Cochrane systematic review. A further major piece of work was the compilation of a database of randomised controlled trials of interventions for psoriasis which is currently being updated (2). The group is also actively involved in recording randomised controlled trials in atopic eczema. All of these databases are being actively maintained with a view to the establishment of a world collection of literature in this fields which will be regularly updated and accessible on the EDEN website for future research.
Two new research projects have started: one is to look at the prevalence of common skin diseases and fragrance allergy in Europe. A second project is a review of epidemiologic publications in dermatology, using the STROBE guidelines. There is also a strong focus on the development of trans-cultural instruments for use in future studies with closer links across European countries.
EDEN members are delighted to work with “Dermatology” in developing a section dedicated to epidemiology, health services research and evidence-based practice.
References: - Van Coevorden AM, Coenraads PJ, Svensson A, Bavinck JN, Diepgen TL, Naldi L, Elsner P, Williams HC; European Dermato-Epidemiology Network (Eden). Overview of studies of treatments for hand eczema-the EDEN hand eczema survey. Br J Dermatol. 2004;151:446-51. Review
- Naldi L, Svensson A, Diepgen T, Elsner P, Grob JJ, Coenraads PJ, Bavinck JN, Williams H; European Dermato-Epidemiology Network. Randomized clinical trials for psoriasis 1977-2000: the EDEN survey. J Invest Dermatol. 2003;120:738-41
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