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Newswise: KRISS Unlocks the Secrets of Wound Healing and Regeneration
Released: 26-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
KRISS Unlocks the Secrets of Wound Healing and Regeneration
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has unveiled a new principle for controlling the microenvironment of biological tissues to promote wound healing and regeneration.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
Newswise

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Newswise: Experimental compound kills cancer, spares immune cells
Released: 20-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Experimental compound kills cancer, spares immune cells
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a compound that selectively eliminates cancer cells while sparing immune cells in a form of cell death known as ferroptosis. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new treatments for a wide variety of cancer types, the study authors say.

15-Feb-2024 1:45 PM EST
Lockdown skin cancer diagnosis delays linked to deaths and £6bn costs in Europe
University College London

Delays in diagnosing melanoma due to Covid-19 lockdowns may have contributed to over 100,000 years of life lost across Europe and over £6bn in costs, mainly indirectly due to loss of productivity, finds a new study led by UCL and University Hospital of Basel researchers.

Newswise: Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Released: 15-Feb-2024 8:00 AM EST
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, but also can have a profound effect on a variety of allergic conditions including asthma and eczema

Released: 14-Feb-2024 4:10 PM EST
Turning back the clock on photoaging skin
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging

Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 10:45 AM EST
American Academy of Dermatology survey shows sun protection lacking in winter
American Academy of Dermatology

A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey revealed that nearly one in five adults are not aware that you can get sunburned during the winter, and even fewer protect themselves from the sun before common outdoor activities in cold weather.

Newswise: Clinique Partners with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to Establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center
Released: 2-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
Clinique Partners with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to Establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center
Mount Sinai Health System

New Research Center Aims to Deliver Breakthrough Advancements in Dermatology and Discover Solutions for Healthy and Allergic Skin

   
Newswise: Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring
Released: 2-Feb-2024 5:05 AM EST
Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring
Elsevier

New findings in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, report that a class of small RNAs (microRNAs), microRNA-29, can restore normal skin structure rather than producing a wound closure by a connective tissue (scar).

Released: 1-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Imbed Biosciences, Inc awarded Skin Integrity and Wound Care agreement with Premier, Inc.
Imbed Biosciences

Madison Wisconsin based Imbed Biosciences, Inc has been awarded a Technology Breakthrough designation for PelashieldAM™ with Premier, Inc. through its Kiindo™ pediatric performance group and collaborative.

29-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Surgeons’ choice of skin disinfectant impacts infection risk, Canadian-American study shows
McMaster University

Researchers of the PREPARE trial, which enrolled nearly 8,500 participants at 25 hospitals in Canada and the United States, found the use of iodine povacrylex in alcohol to disinfect a patient’s skin could prevent surgical site infection in thousands of patients undergoing surgery for a closed fracture each year.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 10:30 AM EST
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
American Academy of Dermatology

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
Newswise

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Released: 23-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Signs your rash needs medical attention
American Academy of Dermatology

Rashes take many forms, may spread across the body, and affect people of all ages. To the untrained eye, rashes may look alike, and while some are treatable with over-the-counter medications, other rashes can be a sign of a more serious condition.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Researchers Discover Potential Microbiome Links to Skin Aging
10-Jan-2024 9:05 PM EST
Researchers Discover Potential Microbiome Links to Skin Aging
University of California San Diego

The effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or spend more time in the sun, their skin tends to become drier and more wrinkled. Recent findings have identified an exciting potential new link to signs of skin aging—the skin microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that inhabits our skin.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST
Start the new year off with a fresh start (and skin)
American Academy of Dermatology

With a rise in both public accessibility and visibility, cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health or to look and feel your best, the most important thing to remember is that your results depend largely on the skills and knowledge of the person performing your treatment.

Newswise: Inside the Matrix: Nanoscale Patterns Revealed Within Model Research Organism
Released: 21-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Inside the Matrix: Nanoscale Patterns Revealed Within Model Research Organism
University of California San Diego

Following years of research and the power of a technologically advanced instrument, UC San Diego scientists have detailed the complex nanoscale exoskeleton patterns of the roundworm, a model laboratory organism, revealing clues about how skin layers are bound together.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Do steroid creams affect bone health?
Wiley

New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis. The findings are published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and are based on information from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST
Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires
Massachusetts General Hospital

New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:45 PM EST
How to treat dandruff
American Academy of Dermatology

Dandruff, a common scalp condition, affects people of all ages, especially in the cold winter months. If you notice small pieces of dry skin flaking from your scalp or persistent itching, it may be time to seek treatment options.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
Newswise

It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 6-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.

   
Released: 6-Dec-2023 11:45 AM EST
How to prevent keloid scars
American Academy of Dermatology

Keloids are a type of raised scar that can occur after an injury, and over time they can grow much larger than the wound itself. Although keloids are not dangerous to a person’s health, they can be painful and itchy, impact a person’s self-esteem and restrict movement in that area of the body.

Released: 6-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Moffitt Researchers Identify Key Mechanisms of Action Differences in 2 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Combination Therapies for Advanced Melanoma
Moffitt Cancer Center

In a new study published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, a team of researchers from the Donald A. Adam Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center of Excellence at Moffitt Cancer Center reveals differences in the mechanisms of action of two FDA-approved immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapies for advanced melanoma.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 4:45 PM EST
FDA implements AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations
American Academy of Dermatology

The FDA agreed to require important American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Under-the-skin implant could treat Type I diabetes
Cornell University

A collaboration between researchers from Cornell and University of Alberta, Edmonton, has created a new technique to treat Type 1 diabetes: implanting a device inside a pocket under the skin that can secrete insulin while avoiding the immunosuppression that typically stymies management of the disease.

Released: 1-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Researchers, led by University of Melbourne’s Professor Laura Mackay, a Laboratory Head and Immunology Theme Leader at the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), discovered distinct mechanisms controlling different types of immune cells, and found that, by precisely targeting these mechanisms, they could selectively eliminate ‘problematic cells’ and reshape the skin's immune landscape.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Harnessing the power of a parasite that can stop pain
Ohio State University

For the first time, scientists have begun to figure out why the disfiguring skin lesions caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don’t hurt.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
Moffitt Researchers Identify Cell Signaling Pathway Controlling Melanoma Cell Metastasis to the Brain
Moffitt Cancer Center

Researchers in Moffitt Cancer Center’s Donald A. Adam Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center of Excellence have been working to better understand what drives melanoma brain metastasis.

Newswise:Video Embedded new-clues-into-the-head-scratching-mystery-of-itch
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20-Nov-2023 2:30 PM EST
New Clues Into the Head-Scratching Mystery of Itch
Harvard Medical School

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
Newswise

Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Hardly any photos of patients with psoriasis in published studies 
University of Gothenburg

Lack of patient images in psoriasis research articles hinders communication with patients. Researchers encourage more image inclusion.

Released: 17-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Discovery of hemoglobin in the epidermis sheds new light on our skin's protective properties
Elsevier

Research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology provides important insights into skin's defense mechanism against aging and cancer

Newswise: Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function. The finding, published in the journal “Science Advances,” has potential applications in regenerative medicine and drug testing, though engineering skin grafts that grow hair are still several years away.

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Newswise:Video Embedded managing-scleroderma-symptoms-through-a-team-approach
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Released: 13-Nov-2023 2:45 PM EST
Managing scleroderma symptoms through a team approach
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Working with trained peers on a health routine is effective in building a strong and supportive community.

Newswise: La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que toca la piel.

Newswise: Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. showed that, among the people who suffered with atopic dermatitis, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month, while 17% reported more than 11 days.

Newswise: Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que, entre las personas que tienen alergias alimentarias, surgieron temas comunes en relación con el momento en que se desarrolló su alergia alimentaria y la coincidencia con determinados acontecimientos, entre ellos, comer demasiada cantidad del alimento alergénico; la genética y los antecedentes familiares; el uso de antibióticos; y comer muy poca cantidad del alimento alergénico.

Newswise: Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) mostró que, entre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes, mientras que el 17 % informó haberlos tenido más de 11 días.

Newswise: Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new medically challenging cases being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and also after touching the skin.



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