Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Got acne? There's an App for that
Acne sufferers around the world are using an iPhone app created at Northwestern University to learn how certain foods affect their skin conditions.
Apr 1, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Steroids often prescribed for psoriasis, countering guidelines
(HealthDay News)—Although corticosteroid pills are not recommended for the management of psoriasis, new research reveals these drugs are commonly prescribed by dermatologists treating this chronic skin condition.
Mar 3, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Natural compound attacks HER2 positive breast cancer cells
(Medical Xpress)—A common compound known to fight lymphoma and skin conditions actually has a second method of action that makes it particularly deadly against certain aggressive breast tumors, researchers at Duke Medicine ...
Feb 18, 2014
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Teledermatology app system offers efficiencies, reliably prioritizes inpatient consults
A new Penn Medicine study shows that remote consultations from dermatologists using a secure smart phone app are reliable at prioritizing care for hospitalized patients with skin conditions. Researchers in the Perelman School ...
Feb 12, 2014
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Medical research
Scientists identify pivotal cellular protein underlying eczema
Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology have revealed a critical player in the cellular interactions leading to eczema – a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting more than 14 million U.S. ...
Jan 9, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer drug Xeloda linked to severe skin reactions, official reports
A drug used to treat advanced breast and colorectal cancers has been linked to sometimes fatal skin reactions in patients, its Swiss manufacturer and Canadian health officials said Wednesday.
Dec 5, 2013
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Genetics
Human immune system shapes skin microbiome
Our skin plays host to millions of beneficial and potentially disease-causing microorganisms; however, whether our immune system influences these microbial communities to prevent disease is unknown. In a study published online ...
Oct 29, 2013
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Immunology
Psoriasis drug shows promising results for treating type 1 diabetes
A drug formerly used to treat the skin disorder psoriasis has shown encouraging results in a phase 2 trial to assess its effectiveness in treating type 1 diabetes, according to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes ...
Sep 22, 2013
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Health
Docs rarely discuss sunscreens with patients, study finds
(HealthDay)—Even if you've suffered skin cancer in the past, it's unlikely your doctor will mention sunscreen during the average office visit, a new study finds.
Sep 5, 2013
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Study identifies promising drugs for treating Parkinson's
New drugs which may have the potential to stop faulty brain cells dying and slow down the progression of Parkinson's, have been identified by scientists in a pioneering study which is the first of its kind.
Sep 3, 2013
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