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Living concrete: Drexel researchers develop biofiber to repair cracks

In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University's College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the durability of concrete.

8 Dec 2023

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

Study reveals societal stigma and negative stereotypes associated with acne, highlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of this skin condition.

7 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

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

6 Dec 2023

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a skin condition marked by sudden eruptions.

6 Dec 2023

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

In this Interview News Med talks to Dr. Nidhi Dey about immune checkpoints IDO1 and PDL1 and how they relate to cutaneous leishmaniasis research.

From TissueGnostics 5 Dec 2023

Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that reaffirms the prevalence of racial discrimination in the U.S. health system.

5 Dec 2023

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation.

4 Dec 2023

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent associated cognitive declines.

4 Dec 2023

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a phase 1 clinical trial.

4 Dec 2023

MAbID offers a deep dive into chromatin dynamics and gene regulation

Researchers from the group of Jop Kind developed a new technique called MAbID. This allows them to simultaneously study different mechanisms of gene regulation, which plays a major role in development and disease.

4 Dec 2023

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

The effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions.

4 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking manufacturing process could revolutionize lower limb socket production

Lower limb prosthetic sockets could soon be printed in remote locations and even in users' homes, thanks to a groundbreaking process developed by manufacturing experts at Loughborough University.

4 Dec 2023

Revolutionary 'anthrobots' from human cells: A leap in healing and drug delivery

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have developed "anthrobots" from adult human lung cells, capable of autonomous movement and initiating wound healing in human neurons.

3 Dec 2023

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Dec 2023

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health.

1 Dec 2023

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Chronological aging impacts abundance, function and microRNA content of extracellular vesicles produced by human epidermal keratinocytes."

30 Nov 2023

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Study reveals that over half of long Covid patients experience fluctuating symptom severities over time, highlighting the dynamic nature of the condition. The research underscores the need for adaptive healthcare interventions and self-management strategies, considering these symptom variations in long Covid cases.

30 Nov 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Needle-free vaccine patch can protect people from deadly Zika virus

A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus.

30 Nov 2023

Skin News and Research

Living concrete: Drexel researchers develop biofiber to repair cracks

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

MAbID offers a deep dive into chromatin dynamics and gene regulation

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

Groundbreaking manufacturing process could revolutionize lower limb socket production

Revolutionary 'anthrobots' from human cells: A leap in healing and drug delivery

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Needle-free vaccine patch can protect people from deadly Zika virus

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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