Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Skin diseases take big slice out of America's health, economy
(HealthDay)—Skin diseases have a major impact on Americans and the U.S. economy, a new report finds.
Mar 2, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immune breakthrough: Unscratching poison ivy's rash
We all know that a brush with poison ivy leaves us with an itchy painful rash. Now, Monash University and Harvard researchers have discovered the molecular cause of this irritation. The finding brings us a step closer to ...
Aug 23, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists make breakthrough in fight against antibiotic resistance
Scientists have developed a pioneering new treatment to prevent bacterial skin infections, which could be used in the battle against 'superbugs', such as MRSA.
Jul 29, 2016
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Immunology
Closer to the source of the itch
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects some 125 million people worldwide. It is characterized by itchy, scaly skin plaques. The exact cause of psoriasis is unclear. But mounting evidence implicates the immune ...
May 24, 2016
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Rosacea linked to increased Parkinson disease risk in Danish population study
Patients with rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, appeared to have increased risk of new-onset Parkinson disease compared with individuals in the general Danish population but further studies are need to confirm ...
Mar 21, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers have revealed how a rare genetic skin condition causes aggressive skin tumours
Fragile skin that blisters easily: 90 percent of the patients that suffer from the skin condition recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) develop rapidly progressing cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, a type of ...
Mar 11, 2016
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Medical research
New nano-formula boosts skin's defense against free radicals
Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a nanotechnology-based delivery system containing a protective cellular pathway inducer that activates the body's natural defense against free radicals efficiently, ...
Feb 29, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Smarter diagnosis for lipoedema
A new handheld device and app will help clinicians diagnose lipoedema – a condition characterised by swollen limbs – earlier and better monitor the success of treatment options.
Jan 21, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New way of classifying scleroderma
A new way of classifying scleroderma will greatly help the diagnosis and stratification of the debilitating medical condition, as well as assist in researching other autoimmune diseases.
Dec 1, 2015
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Pediatrics
Melatonin might help sleepless kids with eczema, study finds
(HealthDay)—Children with the skin condition eczema often have trouble sleeping. Now, a new study suggests that over-the-counter melatonin might boost their shuteye.
Nov 25, 2015
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