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May 8th 2024
This analysis covered the different types of attitudes as well as behaviors related to sun exposure and skin cancer risk in Japan, comparing it to individuals in Europe and North America.
Researchers Identify Potential Protein Triggers of Psoriasis
February 20th 2015Researchers have reportedly identified several proteins that are highly prevalent in human psoriasis and may play an important role in the development and progression of the disease and its co-morbidities and complications, including psoriatic arthritis.
Leiomyomas and Vaginal Misoprostol: Reducing Hemorrhage
February 19th 2015Approximately 20% of women develop leiomyomas during their childbearing years. When these uterine fibroids cause excessive bleeding, pelvic pain, cramping, or painful intercourse, surgery is indicated. Hysterectomy is an appropriate choice for women who are done with childbearing, but for women with childbearing plans for the future, myomectomy is an option. However, hemorrhage is a common complication during myomectomy.
Adding Topical Corticosteroids to a Regimen of Etanercept in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis
February 13th 2015The addition of a topical corticosteroid to once-weekly etanercept produces similar outcomes among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis as a regimen of twice weekly etanercept at the same dose.
Plaque Psoriasis: Switching Biologics Effective, Study Finds
Researchers have recently shown that switching from one biological agent to another could potentially prove effective for patients with plaque psoriasis when the initial treatment agent elicits insufficient response.
Innovative App for Skin Cancer Diagnosis Launched on World Cancer Day 2015
A new, free mobile application that could potentially detect skin cancer, was made available on World Cancer Day, February 4, 2015, for physicians and dermatologists in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Human Pluripotent Stem Cells: The Future of Hair Regeneration?
Hair loss, whether partial or close to baldness, is a condition that is frequently associated with feelings of poor self-confidence (even depression in severe cases) across all demographics of affected patients.
FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved secukinumab (Cosentyx/Novartis) for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The European Commission approved the same drug on Jan. 19. Its active ingredient is an antibody that binds to interleukin-17A and interferes with inflammation. The binding prevents that protein from triggering the inflammatory response that results in psoriasis patches.
Link between Pigment Production and Mitochondrial Function in Melanoma
New research published in the January 2015 issue of FASEB Journal highlighted a direct correlation between mitochondrial function alterations and the production of melanin in cancerous skin cells. Researchers found that as melanoma cells produce increased melanin pigment, the mitochondria retaliates by matching production levels of reactive oxygen species.
Gene-Environment Connection Seen in Peanut Allergy Study
December 15th 2014Infants of a particular generation born in Australia to Asian-born parents appeared to have an increased risk of peanut allergy compared with those of Australian-born parents, according to research published in the December issue of Allergy.
White and Dark Lesions in a Newborn Infant
December 8th 2014This newborn was found to have these fragile white lesions on the scrotum and extremities along with dark macules on the face. The child was otherwise asymptomatic and the pregnancy was uncomplicated, with no significant medication exposures and no family history of similar lesions.