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New research reveals that eczema may lower skin cancer risk

Eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, according to new research by King's College London. The immune response triggered by eczema could help prevent tumour formation by shedding potentially cancerous cells from the skin.

6 May 2014

Scientists develop bone marrow-on-a-chip to test effects of new drugs, toxic agents on bone marrow

The latest organ-on-a-chip from Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering reproduces the structure, functions and cellular make-up of bone marrow, a complex tissue that until now could only be studied intact in living animals, Institute researchers report in the May 4, 2014, online issue of Nature Methods.

6 May 2014

Olympus launches next-generation ENDOCAPSULE 10 System for capsule endoscopy procedures

Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions in Medical and Surgical Products, among other core businesses, announced today the commercial availability of its 510(k) cleared, next-generation ENDOCAPSULE 10 System for small bowel capsule endoscopy procedures.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 5 May 2014

First Edition: May 5, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about how President Barack Obama poked fun at the health law during his White House Correspondents' Dinner speech.

5 May 2014

FABP5 protein enhances cognitive function

Case Western Reserve researchers have discovered that a protein previously implicated in disease plays such a positive role in learning and memory that it may someday contribute to cures of cognitive impairments.

5 May 2014

Mixing stem cells with clay to regenerate human tissue

Gels made from clay could provide an environment that would stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissues such as bone, skin, heart, spinal cord, liver, pancreas and cornea.

5 May 2014

GPs need enhanced training to help manage patients with psoriasis, say experts

GPs need enhanced training to help them to manage patients with the complex, long term condition psoriasis which affects 1.8 million people in the UK, experts from The University of Manchester argue.

2 May 2014

ABCDE rule outlines warning signs of melanoma

It is estimated that one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the course of their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - every hour.

2 May 2014

Findings suggest usage of statins after surgery may reduce risk of prostate cancer recurrence

Men who begin taking statins after prostate cancer surgery are less likely to have a recurrence of their cancer, according to a retrospective analysis led by researchers at Duke Medicine.

2 May 2014

$RTOG 9003: Hyperfractionated RT improves overall survival in patients with head and neck cancer$

RTOG 9003: Hyperfractionated RT improves overall survival in patients with head and neck cancer

Patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck treated with hyperfractionated radiation therapy (HFX) experienced improved local-regional control and, with patients censored at five years, improved overall survival with no increase in late toxicity, according to a study published in the May 1, 2014 edition of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology ● Biology ● Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

2 May 2014

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency was an indicator of aggressive prostate cancer and spread of the disease in European-American and African-American men who underwent their first prostate biopsy because of abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and/or digital rectal examination (DRE) test results, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

1 May 2014

Sun tanning equals skin damage: New awareness campaign

It only takes a few bad sunburns or trips to the tanning bed to put someone at risk for melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and when left untreated, melanoma is the most dangerous and aggressive form. It accounts for more than 9,000 of the 12,000-plus skin cancer deaths each year. In observance of May's Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is focusing on helping teens keep their skin safe this spring with a new infographic.

1 May 2014

Salon nail dryers may pose cancer risk

People who regularly have their nails dried by UV lamps after a manicure may benefit from wearing sun block during the procedure to protect against any risk for cancer, say researchers.

1 May 2014

£1.5M research funding aims to extend imaging techniques, reduce animal use in preclinical research

£1.5m of research funding has been awarded to develop advanced imaging technologies, to maximise their potential to reduce animal use in a diverse range of preclinical research applications.

30 Apr 2014

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear and the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation will host a free educational event for patients living with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Mass. Eye and Ear's Meltzer Auditorium, 3rd floor, 243 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., 02114.

30 Apr 2014

Loyola offers new type of implantable defibrillator that prevents sudden cardiac death

Loyola University Medical Center has begun offering patients a new type of implantable defibrillator that prevents sudden cardiac death with an electric shock to the heart.

29 Apr 2014

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

H2Ocean, a leader in developing natural health care products using patented sea salt formulas, is proud to announce the launch of their coveted Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit in 5,179 Walgreens stores Nationwide found in the First Aid Section.

26 Apr 2014

Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Melanoma Monday: Mount Sinai experts to share vital skin cancer tips

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans developing it over the course of their lives. It's also one of the most preventable types of cancers. In recognition of May's Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Melanoma Monday on May 5th, Mount Sinai Health System experts are arming the public with vital tips on prevention and offering FREE skin cancer screenings.

26 Apr 2014

American Academy of Dermatology awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants

In an effort to provide children and adolescents more opportunities to play outside while being protected from the sun's dangerous rays, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants.

26 Apr 2014

Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, says study

Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, according to a recent study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and their colleagues.

26 Apr 2014

Skin News and Research

New research reveals that eczema may lower skin cancer risk

Scientists develop bone marrow-on-a-chip to test effects of new drugs, toxic agents on bone marrow

Olympus launches next-generation ENDOCAPSULE 10 System for capsule endoscopy procedures

First Edition: May 5, 2014

FABP5 protein enhances cognitive function

Mixing stem cells with clay to regenerate human tissue

GPs need enhanced training to help manage patients with psoriasis, say experts

ABCDE rule outlines warning signs of melanoma

Findings suggest usage of statins after surgery may reduce risk of prostate cancer recurrence

RTOG 9003: Hyperfractionated RT improves overall survival in patients with head and neck cancer

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Sun tanning equals skin damage: New awareness campaign

Salon nail dryers may pose cancer risk

£1.5M research funding aims to extend imaging techniques, reduce animal use in preclinical research

Free educational event for patients with Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Loyola offers new type of implantable defibrillator that prevents sudden cardiac death

H2Ocean launches Extreme Tattoo Aftercare Kit

Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Melanoma Monday: Mount Sinai experts to share vital skin cancer tips

American Academy of Dermatology awarded 22 organizations with Shade Structure Grants

Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, says study

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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