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Oct 05 2023

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Tracking the bacteria behind life-threatening sepsis in premature babies

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A new study into sepsis in neonatal babies has uncovered the secrets of the bacteria’s success in causing this life-threatening condition. Using genomic sequencing, they have found how certain strains...

Oct 02 2023

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Atopic dermatitis: Viruses discovered as new therapy option

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Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis. Despite advanced therapy measures, the severe itching and eczema,...

Oct 02 2023

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Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes

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Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, new research suggests. The microbiome, or the collection of microbes living on and...

Sep 22 2023

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Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

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Findings from a clinical trial has recommended methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis.

Sep 20 2023

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Inflammatory bowel disease linked to atopic dermatitis

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Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a 34 percent increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared with individuals who do not have the skin condition, and children...

Sep 15 2023

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Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers

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It’s a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but cientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.

Sep 07 2023

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Breakthrough in scarless wound recovery achieved with autologous blood

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A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in tissue regeneration by developing a technology that utilizes autologous blood to produce three-dimensional microvascular implants.

Sep 01 2023

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Why men, wealthy people and maritime residents are more likely to develop skin cancer

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A new study examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. To...

Aug 23 2023

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Time is right to develop a consensus Human Skin Cell Atlas, according to leading dermatology experts

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As a single organ, our skin is able to perform a broad repertoire of vital functions. Dermatology experts call for a reference guide to single-cell composition of normal human skin,...

Jul 29 2023

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Protein found in milk speeds up wound healing

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Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by...