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Experts to present tumor DNA, breast and jaw reconstruction studies at PSRC annual meeting

The Plastic Surgery Research Council focuses on awareness surrounding compelling research relating to the field of plastic surgery.

3 May 2019

Plastic surgeons and scientists develop synthetic soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects

A team of plastic surgeons and material scientists has made an important advance in treating the common clinical problem of soft tissue loss.

3 May 2019

Elderly survivors of breast, lung, and skin cancers face risk of brain metastasis later in life

Elderly survivors of breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma face risk of brain metastasis later in life, and may require extra surveillance in the years following initial cancer treatment.

3 May 2019

Scientists unravel mechanism of action of antitumor drug used to treat glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is an incurable type of brain tumor that is frequently associated with mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor.

3 May 2019

Many low-income infants receive formula in the first few days of life, finds study

The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.

2 May 2019

Half of all women with PCOS share a rare gene variant

Scientists have discovered a common genetic variant in half of all women with PCOS which causes high levels of testosterone.

1 May 2019

Cosmetic practitioners to screen patients for body dysmorphic disorder

A new professional body is introducing measures to ensure that health practitioners screen clients for mental health problems before carrying out cosmetic procedures.

30 Apr 2019

Study: Child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened in the U.S.

The United States is one of only eight countries in the world where decreases in child and adolescent mortality over a 27-year period haven't also been matched by reductions in maternal mortality, according to a new scientific study.

30 Apr 2019

Veterans, active-duty service members with PTSD and mTBI have larger amygdalas, finds study

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas--the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression--than those with only brain injuries.

30 Apr 2019

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Latest results from a project to discover what makes a cancer patient more likely to suffer adverse side-effects after radiotherapy have shown that a combination of biological markers and certain genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity.

30 Apr 2019

Studies provide new view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

After a series of studies, researchers at Lund University in Sweden, together with colleagues in Italy, have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can be involved in processing the signals that arise from touch.

29 Apr 2019

Women pay more for over-the-counter facial moisturizing products, MGH study finds

Over-the-counter facial moisturizers are a widely-used and commonly recommended skin care product, but a new study from dermatologists at Massachusetts General Hospital finds that, when it comes to price, men's and women's products are not considered equal.

29 Apr 2019

Neora introduces innovative product to treat acne

Neora, a leader in providing science-based, rejuvenating skincare and wellness products, announces a new addition to its product portfolio, Complexion Clearing Acne Treatment Pads.

28 Apr 2019

Children's NICU reduces unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years

A quality-improvement project at the neonatal intensive care unit at Children's National that included standardized taping methods, bedside review of events within 72 hours and reducing how often newborns received chest X-rays reduced unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years and saved an estimated $1.5 million per year, according to research published online April 26, 2019 in Pediatrics.

27 Apr 2019

Skin News and Research

Experts to present tumor DNA, breast and jaw reconstruction studies at PSRC annual meeting

Plastic surgeons and scientists develop synthetic soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects

Elderly survivors of breast, lung, and skin cancers face risk of brain metastasis later in life

Scientists unravel mechanism of action of antitumor drug used to treat glioblastoma

Many low-income infants receive formula in the first few days of life, finds study

Half of all women with PCOS share a rare gene variant

Cosmetic practitioners to screen patients for body dysmorphic disorder

Study: Child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened in the U.S.

Veterans, active-duty service members with PTSD and mTBI have larger amygdalas, finds study

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Studies provide new view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

Women pay more for over-the-counter facial moisturizing products, MGH study finds

Neora introduces innovative product to treat acne

Children's NICU reduces unintended extubations by 60% over 10 years

Study examines differences in genetic risk factors for childhood-onset and adult-onset asthma

Researchers investigate causal relationship between higher BMI and psoriasis

Genetic mutations in brain development lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Circadian rhythm plays a part in weight loss

Dermcidin in human sweat may contribute to pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa

Innovative wearable technology will detect breathing problems in infants

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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