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Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2023 has found.

10 Oct 2023

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4 genetic variations implicated in heightened risk, suggesting that there may be sex specific causes, say the researchers.

10 Oct 2023

Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

People with three Neanderthal-inherited gene variants in SCN9A are more sensitive to certain types of pain, revealing past interbreeding's genetic influence on modern humans. This study, led by UCL researchers, underscores pain sensitivity as a crucial evolutionary trait potentially shaped by Neanderthal genetics.

10 Oct 2023

New AI tool could aid in the diagnosis of enigmatic rare diseases

An innovative AI-based tool leverages varied symptom descriptions, along with evidence from the scientific literature and genomic datasets, to pinpoint disease-associated gene variants.

10 Oct 2023

Nasal mupirocin found to be highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients

A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, is highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients, outperforming an antiseptic solution.

10 Oct 2023

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic pregnancy cases, highlighting the potential for developing a saliva-based diagnostic kit.

9 Oct 2023

New drug shows promise for epilepsy patients with resistant seizures

In cases where standard therapies fail, a medication called XEN1101 reduces seizure frequency by more than 50% in some patients and sometimes eliminates them altogether, a new study shows.

9 Oct 2023

Emotional training for mothers may lead to better bonding with babies

Up to a third of mothers don't bond well with their babies after birth, causing intense emotional distress to both mother and baby.

9 Oct 2023

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease.

9 Oct 2023

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Everyday skin problems could have a more sinister cause, warns a blood testing expert. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking plaster. However, they are also little-known symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.

8 Oct 2023

Genetic markers could help women with rheumatoid arthritis make informed decisions about pregnancy

When women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan to become pregnant, many anguish over whether to stop their medications, risking a flareup in their disease, or continue with medication and risk possible harm to the baby.

6 Oct 2023

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults.

6 Oct 2023

USC-led team develops vaccine to boost immune system against superbugs

What if a vaccine, given to patients just before or after arriving at the hospital, could protect them against lethal superbugs that lurk in healthcare settings?

5 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

Skin News and Research

Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

New AI tool could aid in the diagnosis of enigmatic rare diseases

Nasal mupirocin found to be highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

New drug shows promise for epilepsy patients with resistant seizures

Emotional training for mothers may lead to better bonding with babies

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Genetic markers could help women with rheumatoid arthritis make informed decisions about pregnancy

Grape consumption improves key markers of eye health in older adults

USC-led team develops vaccine to boost immune system against superbugs

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

New method can help researchers map pancreatic cancer development

Concert-goers sync up physically and emotionally in fascinating study

Breastfeeding policies may come at a steep cost for mothers

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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