Immunology
Harnessing the power of a parasite that can stop pain
For the first time, scientists have begun to figure out why the disfiguring skin lesions caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don't hurt.
Nov 30, 2023
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News tagged with skin test
Diabetes
Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster
Diabetic patients whose natural wound-healing capabilities are compromised often develop chronic wounds that are slow to heal. Such non-healing wounds could cause serious infections resulting in painful outcomes, such as ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Smartphones could be used to monitor liver disease patients at home
A smartphone camera was able to detect changes in skin tone and eye color that require patients to seek medical help, in new research from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital.
Oct 9, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic clues reveal lung cancer's next move
Knowing whether a tumor might grow or spread to other parts of a patient's body could be key to survival—and now scientists are one step closer to unlocking the ability to predict just that.
Apr 13, 2023
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Surgery
E-cigarette explosions cause lifelong injuries: Systematic review
As schools and parents alike battle with the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes or "vaping," worried about the health of their young people's lungs, there's another cause for alarm; the risk to their face, teeth and jaw.
Mar 20, 2023
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Medications
Endolysins: A potential solution for treating the global problem of resistant S. aureus
Staphylococcus aureus. You may have had it in connection with a wound infection. In most cases, it will pass without treatment, while severe cases may require antibiotics, which kills the bacteria. This is the case for the ...
Mar 17, 2023
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Cardiology
Bracelet sensor assesses troponin levels to aid heart attack diagnosis
An experimental wrist-worn device was found to predict troponin-I and obstructed arteries with 90% accuracy in five minutes, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Medical research
Study shows that bioprinted artificial skin can be used in cosmetics and drugs testing
Bioengineered artificial skin has become an increasingly important and reliable platform for researchers to test the safety and efficacy of drugs and cosmetics. It can be produced on a large scale and is a good substitute ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Health
Q&A: All about food allergies and intolerances
I'm a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is lactose intolerant. Recently, my youngest grandchild was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. What is the difference between food intolerance and allergy?
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
An AI model reveals how the body's defense system recognizes skin cancer
Researchers from the University of Helsinki, HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aalto University and Stanford University have developed an artificial intelligence model that predicts which skin cancer patients will benefit ...
Oct 7, 2022
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