Skincare

Sep 21 2021

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Gene for sex hormone synthesis could play key role in eczema

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A study led by dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding could offer an unexpected new target to fight this...

Sep 17 2021

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Researchers explore promising treatment for MRSA ‘superbug’

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A new study has found the antimicrobial properties of certain stem cell proteins could offer a potential treatment to reduce infection in skin wounds.

Sep 17 2021

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Natural killer cells coordinate wound healing

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Natural killer cells do not just kill cancer cells or cells infected with viruses, they also mediate a trade-off between wound healing and bacterial defense in skin wounds. If the...

Sep 10 2021

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Research uncovers new mechanism that promotes wound healing in skin

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A study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of wounds in the skin.

Sep 02 2021

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Confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

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A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare — including the timing of the first bath — that could ultimately have lasting effects...

Sep 02 2021

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Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing

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A professor of mechanical engineering and materials science has developed a hydrogel that delivers oxygen to a wound, which decreases inflammation, helps remodel tissue and accelerates healing.

Aug 26 2021

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Baby detector software embedded in digital camera rivals ECG

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Facial recognition is now common in adults, but researchers have developed software that can reliably detect a premature baby’s face in an incubator and remotely monitor its heart and breathing...

Aug 23 2021

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New insights on mechanism that could help treat muscle-related diseases

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Expression of the MyoD gene combined with exposure to three chemicals causes skin cells to become primitive muscle progenitors that can be maintained indefinitely in the lab and later coaxed...

Aug 21 2021

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You’re cooler than you think! Hypothermia may go unnoticed when exercising in the cold

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An exercise physiology study has demonstrated that perception of core body temperature is altered by low-intensity exercise in cold environments. The findings have provided important information about the role of...

Aug 13 2021

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For psoriasis, targeting skin protein may help control inflammation

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Results from a new study reveal that targeting interferon kappa, a protein made by skin cells, may reduce the severity of psoriasis.  Researchers say the findings will bring physicians one step...