Disturbed skin microbiome increases the risk of radiodermatitis in radiotherapy patients, finds study Many cancer patients develop severe dermatitis during radiotherapy. Which factors increase the risk of such radiodermatitis has only been partially understood up until now. A pilot study at the University of Augsburg, the ... Feb 1, 2024 0 0
Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease While newly approved drugs for Alzheimer's show some promise for slowing the memory-robbing disease, the current treatments fall far short of being effective at regaining memory. What is needed are more treatment options ... Feb 1, 2024 0 123
CDC issues alert as measles cases pop up in Georgia and other states The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging clinicians to be alert for measles cases after 23 cases of the extremely contagious disease were recently confirmed in the U.S., including two in Georgia. Feb 1, 2024 0 1
Is social media affecting your child's health? A Miami children's hospital takes action Depression. Addiction. Eating disorders. A "mental health tsunami" is affecting kids and teens. And research shows a correlation between the internet, social media and an increase among children for suicidal thoughts and ... Feb 1, 2024 0 0
How does cancer spread to other parts of the body? All cancers begin in a single organ or tissue, such as the lungs or skin. When these cancers are confined in their original organ or tissue, they are generally more treatable. Feb 1, 2024 0 0
Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring Recent findings published in The American Journal of Pathology report that a class of small RNAs (microRNAs) known as microRNA-29 can restore normal skin structure rather than producing a wound closure by a connective tissue ... Feb 1, 2024 0 2
Single-dose dengue vaccine protects 79.6% of those vaccinated, study shows A single-dose dengue vaccine produced by Butantan Institute in São Paulo state (Brazil) prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Feb 1, 2024 0 18
Light, labor inducer could treat skin condition vitiligo Patients with an appearance-altering skin condition may have relief thanks to an unlikely cocktail of a molecule that induces labor, an immunosuppressant medication and controlled UVB irradiation. Feb 1, 2024 0 28
Understanding rapid weight loss in older women Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis. Feb 1, 2024 0 0
US govt sends drugmakers initial offers in price talks The US government said it was making initial offers to drugmakers Thursday as part of Medicare negotiations meant to lower the prices many older Americans would pay for 10 medicines. Feb 1, 2024 0 0