Month: February 2021

Feb 25 2021

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Last-itch effort: Fighting the bacteria that exacerbate eczema with bacteria

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Researchers use bacteriotherapy to improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Feb 25 2021

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Attachable skin monitors that wick the sweat away?

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A new preparation technique fabricates thin, silicone-based patches that rapidly wick water away from the skin. The technique could reduce the redness and itching caused by wearable biosensors that trap...

Feb 25 2021

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New insights on how inflammatory molecule contributes to skin and pancreatic cancers

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An immune molecule called interleukin-33 can act within a cell’s nucleus to stimulate abnormal growth and division, ultimately resulting in cancer. Targeting interleukin-33 in the nucleus may help prevent certain...

Feb 20 2021

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Researchers identify mechanisms that are essential for proper skin development

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Latest discovery could improve development of future stem cell therapies and cancer treatments.

Feb 20 2021

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Genetic variants for skin color in African Americans linked to vitamin D deficiency

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One day physicians may be able to look at an African American’s skin color and, with the help of other determinants, know if prescribing vitamin D supplements would lower that...

Feb 18 2021

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Identifying ‘ugly ducklings’ to catch skin cancer earlier

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A deep learning-based system enables dermatologist-level identification of suspicious skin lesions from smartphone photos, allowing better screening.

Feb 13 2021

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Algorithm that performs as accurately as dermatologists

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A study has now been presented that boosts the evidence for using AI solutions in skin cancer diagnostics. With an algorithm they devised themselves, scientists show the capacity of technology...

Feb 03 2021

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Injection to treat skin cancer developed

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Yale researchers are developing a skin cancer treatment that involves injecting nanoparticles into the tumor, killing cancer cells with a two-pronged approach, as a potential alternative to surgery.

Feb 03 2021

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Team develops portable device that creates 3D images of skin in 10 minutes

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A team has developed a portable device that produces high-resolution 3D images of human skin within 10 minutes.