Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

Dibash K. Das serves as medical editor for Gastroenterology Advisor and oversees the day-to-day operation. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the CUNY Graduate Center and an advanced certificate in clinical and translational investigation from Weill Cornell Medicine.

All articles by Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

General Dermatology

Vitiligo Is Linked to Increased Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 27, 2020

Researchers examined the relationship between vitiligo and the risk for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, major depressive disorder, and manic disorders.

General Dermatology

A Powerful Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic, Halicin, Identified by a Deep Learning Model

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 27, 2020

A deep learning model trained to predict antibiotics based on structure has identified a powerful new antibiotic compound, Halicin, according to study results published in Cell.

General Dermatology

Depression and Suicidal Ideation Strongly Linked to Presence of Itch

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 23, 2020

Considering the strong association with mental health health issues and itch, a comprehensive care approach may be best for patients with pruritus.

General Dermatology

Pruritus, Noncancerous Tumors More Common in the Geriatric Population

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 20, 2020

The geriatric population has unique dermatologic needs and concerns, which differ greatly from those of younger patients, study research finds.

Psoriasis

Is a Dose-Reduction Strategy for Biologic Agents Possible in Patients With Psoriasis?

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 19, 2020

A novel trial examining dose reduction strategies for biologic agents for the treatment of psoriasis found that successful dose tapering was possible in more than half of patients, which can have an effect on healthcare expenditures.

Skin Cancer

BRAF V600E Mutation is Prognostic Indicator for Cutaneous Melanoma

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 19, 2020

BRAF V600E mutation may indicate a reduced risk for relapse and/or metastasis in patients with melanoma.

Dermatitis

Artificial Tears Prevent OSD in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Dupilumb

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 18, 2020

Complications often seen in patients with atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab — dry eye, conjunctivitis, and keratitis — were successfully avoided in a small study that examined the use of artificial tears in this population.

General Dermatology

Intravenous Cyclophosphamide Pulse Therapy May Be an Effective Treatment Option for Skin Fibrosis in SSc

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 18, 2020

Researchers examined the effect of intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy on skin thickening in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Skin Cancer

Prevalence of Multiple Sunburns Rising, Despite Increases in Sun Protective Behaviors

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 17, 2020

Despite increases in most sun protective behaviors, the rates of primary and secondary skin preventive behaviors remain suboptimal, and the prevalence of multiple sunburns is rising.

palm of hand showing burn scar and leukoderma

Skin Injury

Topical Daylight Psoralen UVA Therapy Successful for Treatment of Post-Burn Leukoderma

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

March 16, 2020

A simple, convenient, and inexpensive nonsurgical treatment for post-burn leukoderma yields excellent improvement.

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