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New device enables real-time monitoring of stem cell growth

Unlike most cells in the human body, stem cells have the unique ability to divide indefinitely. This unique property makes them especially appealing to scientists exploring ways to extend human lifespans or develop new methods for repairing damaged tissues.

30 Oct 2024

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic wounds that can often arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

28 Oct 2024

Electric skin patch offers drug-free solution to bacterial infections

Using a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs. For the first time, researchers designed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to control microbes.

24 Oct 2024

Gut health and diet: Keys to treating acne, alopecia, and dermatitis

Consuming diets rich in fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, combined with the use of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, improves overall skin health.

24 Oct 2024

Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2024

New surgical stitches capable of generating electrical charge may accelerate wound healing

Researchers developed the BioES-suture, a bioabsorbable suture that accelerates wound healing through electrical stimulation, showing superior healing outcomes.

10 Oct 2024

Study identifies RNA molecule crucial for skin wound healing

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing.

8 Oct 2024

Shortened radiation therapy proves safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy

An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, new research shows.

30 Sep 2024

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.

30 Sep 2024

Hormone hepcidin identified as potential trigger for psoriasis

Scientists may have uncovered the root cause of psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. The condition is characterized by red, scaly patches that impact the quality of a patient's life and can sometimes be life-threatening.

26 Sep 2024

Breakthrough research offers hope for improved treatment of chronic wounds

Novel research, presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024, has identified key molecular targets that could significantly enhance the healing of both acute and chronic wounds.

25 Sep 2024

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

A comprehensive review of tropical oils reveals their health benefits and risks, highlighting coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition and disease prevention.

16 Sep 2024

Pyroptosis found to promote wound healing and tissue repair

A study by the team of Prof. Kodi Ravichandran (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) and colleagues found that pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death traditionally thought to be purely inflammatory, also plays a crucial role in promoting healing and tissue repair.

11 Sep 2024

Fibrous scars drive glioblastoma recurrence

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that recurrent tumors of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) grow out of the fibrous scars of malignant predecessors destroyed by interventions such as radiotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy.

11 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Research shows elevated metformin in diabetic foot ulcer exudates when combined with insulin, highlighting potential for improved wound healing therapies.

9 Sep 2024

Individuals with periodontitis exhibit unique inflammatory protein profile in the blood

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from Umeå University, Sweden.

6 Sep 2024

Combined use of insulin and metformin enhances diabetic foot ulcer healing, research shows

People with chronic diabetic foot ulcers could soon have a new way to treat their wounds for faster healing and fewer hospital stays.

4 Sep 2024

$Regulatory T cells play a key role in fracture healing and tissue repair$

Regulatory T cells play a key role in fracture healing and tissue repair

The study uncovers a unique reparative function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the process of fracture healing, a discovery that adds a new dimension to our understanding of the immune response in tissue regeneration.

29 Aug 2024

Marijuana use linked to elevated nicotine levels in plastic surgery patients

Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.