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Genetic variability in the embryo may predispose to cancer in adult life

A study recently published in Nature Genetics provides new evidence that the genetic makeup of the embryo may cause the appearance of tumors in adult life. These results bear out the growing theory that some tumors may have an extremely early origin, tracing to the individual's embryonic development, while offering new clues to understand the genetic causes of certain kinds of cancer, and their prevention and treatment.

13 Jun 2012

Hospitalization rates in NYC for patients with CA-MRSA more than tripled between 1997-2006

Hospitalization rates in New York City for patients with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), a potentially deadly bacterial infection that is resistant to antibiotic treatment, more than tripled between 1997 and 2006, according to a report published in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

13 Jun 2012

Positive data from Echo's Symphony tCGM System clinical trial on type 1 or 2 diabetes

Echo Therapeutics, Inc., a company developing its needle-free Symphony tCGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system and its Prelude SkinPrep System for transdermal drug delivery, presented an expanded analysis of data collected from subjects with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes during its recent clinical trial of its Symphony tCGM System.

13 Jun 2012

Researchers identify two proteins that are required to maintain kidney stem cells

Studying mice and humans, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and their collaborators in Paris have identified two proteins that are required to maintain a supply of stem cells in the developing kidney.

12 Jun 2012

SafeStitch Medical to present AMID Hernia Fixation Device at AWR conference

SafeStitch Medical, Inc., will attend the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference (AWR) in Washington DC, June 14-16, 2012 to present the AMID Hernia Fixation Device.

12 Jun 2012

Sept. 11 compensation fund to cover cancer costs

A Sept. 11 compensation fund will cover the treatment of many different kinds of cancers -- at a cost of up to $147 million -- for people exposed to toxic material during and after the attacks.

12 Jun 2012

Subtype of CD4-positive immune cells in the gut may influence HIV infection outcome

The findings of a new study in monkeys may help clarify why some people infected with HIV are better able to control the virus. They also may pinpoint a target for treatment during early HIV infection aimed at increasing the supply of certain immune cells in the gut, which the study shows could be an important factor in limiting HIV growth in cells throughout the body.

11 Jun 2012

Vitamin D deficiency may account for unexplained disparities in cancer survival rates

A paper just published in Dermato-Endocrinology suggests that vitamin D deficiency may account for unexplained disparities in cancer survival rates between African and White Americans.

10 Jun 2012

JCAD publishes results from clincal study of Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD), a respected peer-reviewed dermatology publication, has, in its May 2012 issue, published the results of a single-center study of the Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne, showcasing the overall effectiveness of the device in significantly reducing the amount of acne, as well as the frequency, severity and redness of acne flares.

10 Jun 2012

Mechanochemical ablation catheter as effective as current endothermal techniques

In its first human trial, the mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) catheter was efficacious at two years as current endothermal techniques, but without the need of tumescent anesthesia. In addition, MOCA was more effective than results of foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein (GSV) and is another alternative modality for most incompetent GSV's and small saphenous veins.

10 Jun 2012

Steroids may slow progression of life-threatening skin reactions

Multi-national study results show that the progression of Steven Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis may be lengthened if corticosteroids are used prior to the onset of either condition.

8 Jun 2012

Promising results for dabrafenib in advanced melanoma

The BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib shows promising results for treatment of advanced melanoma, both alone and in combination with the MEK inhibitor trametinib, show results from two studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

8 Jun 2012

Antioxidant cream may protect against skin irritation from cleaning products

Applying a cream containing antioxidants to the skin before using cleaning products may help to prevent associated skin irritation, particularly for people who such products regularly, say German scientists.

8 Jun 2012

Drinking alcohol linked to skin disorder

Regularly drinking alcohol, particularly in higher quantities, appears to increase the risk for developing psoriasis, the results of a Chinese study suggest.

8 Jun 2012

Vitamin A supplements may reduce skin cancer risk

Taking vitamin A supplements reduces the risk for developing a deadly form of skin cancer called melanoma, say US researchers.

8 Jun 2012

Nonin Medical releases EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor

Nonin Medical, Inc. announced today the U.S. market release of its EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor.

8 Jun 2012

What are vitamins?

Most people have heard of vitamin C and its effects upon the body; but how much do you know about other vitamins? How many even are there? And what do they all do?

8 Jun 2012

Erivedge drug shows promise against advanced basal cell carcinoma

It's the most common form of skin cancer, but in its advanced stages, basal cell carcinoma has the potential to become disfiguring and life threatening. An international phase 2 study headed by Mayo Clinic led to the recent Food and Drug Administration approval of the first drug of its kind to help advanced basal cell carcinoma patients who have few treatment options.

8 Jun 2012

Scientists uncover origin of Langerhans cells

Scientists at A*STAR's Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) uncovered the origin of a group of skin-deep immune cells that act as the first line of defence against harmful germs and skin infections. SIgN scientists discovered that these sentry cells of the skin, called the Langerhans cells (LCs), originate from two distinct embryonic sites - the early yolk sac and the foetal liver.

8 Jun 2012

Anti-TNFs increase risk of shingles in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases

Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) treated with anti-tumour necrosis factor medications (anti-TNFs) have a 75% greater risk of developing herpes zoster, or shingles, than patients treated with traditional disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), according to a meta-analysis presented today at EULAR 2012, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism.

8 Jun 2012

Skin News and Research

Genetic variability in the embryo may predispose to cancer in adult life

Hospitalization rates in NYC for patients with CA-MRSA more than tripled between 1997-2006

Positive data from Echo's Symphony tCGM System clinical trial on type 1 or 2 diabetes

Researchers identify two proteins that are required to maintain kidney stem cells

SafeStitch Medical to present AMID Hernia Fixation Device at AWR conference

Sept. 11 compensation fund to cover cancer costs

Subtype of CD4-positive immune cells in the gut may influence HIV infection outcome

Vitamin D deficiency may account for unexplained disparities in cancer survival rates

JCAD publishes results from clincal study of Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne

Mechanochemical ablation catheter as effective as current endothermal techniques

Steroids may slow progression of life-threatening skin reactions

Promising results for dabrafenib in advanced melanoma

Antioxidant cream may protect against skin irritation from cleaning products

Drinking alcohol linked to skin disorder

Vitamin A supplements may reduce skin cancer risk

Nonin Medical releases EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor

What are vitamins?

Erivedge drug shows promise against advanced basal cell carcinoma

Scientists uncover origin of Langerhans cells

Anti-TNFs increase risk of shingles in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases

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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