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New photonic radar system allows highly precise and non-invasive monitoring

Constant monitoring of vital health signs is needed in a variety of clinical environments such as intensive care units, for patients with critical health conditions, health monitoring in aged care facilities and prisons, or in safety monitoring situations where drowsiness can cause accidents.

30 Jun 2023

Three-dimensional epithelial lip area model developed for cosmetics research

KOSÉ Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kobayashi) has developed in collaborative research with Professor Kenji Izumi and his colleagues at Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences (Faculty of Dentistry) a three-dimensional epithelial model that reproduces the human lip area from the oral mucosa to the lips and surrounding skin, using cell culture.

29 Jun 2023

eTRANSAFE: European project to share data on the safety of medicines

eTRANSAFE, the European project to share data on the safety of medicines, has come to fruition. On a single platform, the project has integrated data from more than 10,000 pharmacological studies by reference pharmaceutical companies, from a dozen databases that amass public and private information of clinical and preclinical studies.

29 Jun 2023

Use of menopausal hormone therapy associated with increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's

Use of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

28 Jun 2023

New drug effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis, clinical trial shows

A new drug, investigated by Amsterdam UMC together with colleagues around the world, is effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis.

28 Jun 2023

Orthopedic patients' mental health may not improve even when physical health improves

Orthopedic clinics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis ask patients to fill out an electronic questionnaire at each visit. Analyzing data from questions about anxiety and depression, researchers have found that as patients' musculoskeletal health improves, anxiety and depression don't necessarily follow suit.

28 Jun 2023

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

A multi-faceted device for effectively treating deep, non-compressible, and irregularly-shaped wounds has been engineered by the scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI).

28 Jun 2023

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

Study describes a novel method to search for zoonotic pathogens from animal tissues archived in museums.

28 Jun 2023

Measurable upticks in gut bacteria blooms tied to lupus flare-ups

Recurrent bouts of systemic lupus erythematosus, marked by the body's immune system attack of its own tissues, closely tracked with measurable upticks in growth in the gut of a certain species of bacteria.

27 Jun 2023

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

University of Calgary researchers have discovered how Leishmania parasites hide within the body to cause Leishmaniasis. The tiny parasites are carried by infected sand flies.

26 Jun 2023

‘We’re not doing that’: Why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts

When Kristie Fields was undergoing treatment for breast cancer nine years ago, she got some unsolicited advice at the hospital: Share your story on the local news, a nurse told her. Viewers would surely send money.

26 Jun 2023

Senescent cells unlock the secret to luscious hair growth

The study findings indicate a peculiar pathway of regulation of hair growth by hair stem cells that is mediated by dermal melanocytes in senescence.

25 Jun 2023

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Evidence is mounting that astronauts are more susceptible to infections while in space. For example, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) commonly suffer from skin rashes, as well as respiratory and non-respiratory diseases.

24 Jun 2023

Single-cell profiling reveals immune cell marker and regulator of anti-tumor immunity

B cells are thought to play a critical role in innate and adaptive immunity, but their exact role in anti-tumor immunity remains unknown.

23 Jun 2023

New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

Partners in the international consortium CAR T-REX announce the awarding of a highly competitive EIC Pathfinder Open grant, following the positive evaluation of their project entitled 'CAR T Cells Rewired to Prevent EXhaustion in the Tumour Microenvironment'.

23 Jun 2023

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study describes the use of engineered commensal bacteria to increase antitumor immunity.

23 Jun 2023

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease caused by parasites known as Leishmania, which are transmitted to humans and animals through the bites of more than 90 species of sand flies.

22 Jun 2023

Quantmetry also uses SimpleSlideInterface by 3DHISTECH

3DHISTECH is thrilled to announce its recent collaboration with Quantmetry.

From 3DHISTECH Ltd. 22 Jun 2023

Quantmetry also uses SimpleSlideInterface by 3DHISTECH

3DHISTECH is thrilled to announce its recent collaboration with Quantmetry.

22 Jun 2023

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

Parker Laboratories Inc., a worldwide leader in ultrasound supplies and accessories, has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for a unique disinfecting foam, called Tristel ULT, as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes used within body cavities and for skin-surface transducers.

21 Jun 2023

Skin News and Research

New photonic radar system allows highly precise and non-invasive monitoring

Three-dimensional epithelial lip area model developed for cosmetics research

eTRANSAFE: European project to share data on the safety of medicines

Use of menopausal hormone therapy associated with increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's

New drug effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis, clinical trial shows

Orthopedic patients' mental health may not improve even when physical health improves

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

Measurable upticks in gut bacteria blooms tied to lupus flare-ups

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

‘We’re not doing that’: Why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts

Senescent cells unlock the secret to luscious hair growth

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Single-cell profiling reveals immune cell marker and regulator of anti-tumor immunity

New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Quantmetry also uses SimpleSlideInterface by 3DHISTECH

Quantmetry also uses SimpleSlideInterface by 3DHISTECH

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

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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