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Topical immunotherapy clears precancerous skin lesions and reduces cancer risk

Calcipotriol-plus–5-FU therapy activates immune pathways, offering long-lasting protection against squamous cell carcinoma by targeting precancerous lesions.

6 Jan 2025

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Under Rhiannon White's leadership, Clue is transforming menstrual health tracking into a powerful tool for research and improved reproductive health outcomes.

3 Jan 2025

New immunotherapy shows long-term benefits in preventing squamous cell carcinoma

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcinoma, with benefits lasting five years after treatment.

2 Jan 2025

New insights into tristetraprolin's impact on basophil-mediated allergic inflammation

Inflammation is a crucial part of the body's defense mechanism, playing a key role in fighting infections and repairing tissue damage.

2 Jan 2025

Skin explants reveal how Ebola virus moves through the body

Ebola is a deadly hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus that is endemic in parts of East-Central and West Africa. Most people are aware that a primary route for person-to-person transmission is through contact with bodily fluids from an infected person.

1 Jan 2025

Anti-TNF drugs proven to prevent perianal fistulas in Crohn's Disease

Early treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the risk of perianal fistulas, a particularly debilitating complication of Crohn's disease.

23 Dec 2024

New nanoparticle platform delivers drug pairs to specific cancer types

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new platform using polymeric nanoparticles to deliver drug pairs to specific cancer types, including skin cancer and breast cancer.

23 Dec 2024

Caseworkers coax homeless people out of Las Vegas’ tunnels for treatment

Case manager Bryon Johnson flashed a light into a dark tunnel beneath the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip on a recent fall afternoon. He stepped into an opening in a concrete ditch littered with trash and discarded clothing to search an underground world for his homeless clients.

23 Dec 2024

New skin-like material could revolutionize infection testing

In the holiday movie The Grinch, makeup artists are reported to have spent several hours each day encasing Jim Carrey's face with prosthetics to create the iconic grumpy, green-furred creature.

20 Dec 2024

Older women undergoing breast reconstruction may have increased risks for complications

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

20 Dec 2024

Pioneering research identifies three subtypes of osteosarcoma for better treatment

Researchers have been able to identify at least three distinct subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer for the first time, which could transform clinical trials and patient care.

20 Dec 2024

AI model enhances early detection of skin cancer with high accuracy

Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer worldwide, often presenting as benign skin conditions that are difficult to differentiate, even for experienced dermatologists.

20 Dec 2024

Sunscreen prototype keeps skin cooler and shields from UV rays

Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off.

19 Dec 2024

Nasal fungi differ in people with allergies and asthma

This study identifies key differences in nasal fungi composition in asthma and allergy patients, offering insights into their role in airway disease dynamics.

19 Dec 2024

Meditation eases PTSD symptoms, with transcendental meditation showing major benefits

Research indicates meditation techniques, particularly Transcendental Meditation, significantly alleviate PTSD symptoms, suggesting new avenues for therapy.

19 Dec 2024

Brain's dual role in processing touch and hearing revealed

Ludwig van Beethoven began to lose his hearing at age 28 and was deaf by age 44. While the cause of his hearing loss remains a topic of scientific debate and ongoing revision, one thing is clear: Despite his hearing loss, Beethoven never ceased to compose music, likely because he was able to sense the vibrations of musical instruments and "hear" music through the sense of touch, researchers believe.

19 Dec 2024

Smartwatch bands may expose users to harmful forever chemicals

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their days (and nights).

19 Dec 2024

Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier

Nutraceuticals offer potential health benefits, from migraine relief to cognitive support, but safety and regulatory issues must be addressed for effective use.

18 Dec 2024

Heat waves pose unique threats to people with Parkinson's and dementia

As 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record – breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health researcher says people living with neurodegenerative diseases will be uniquely vulnerable to worsening heat waves because of a higher risk of heat-related complications.

17 Dec 2024

Ecoflex skin replicas offer new tool for studying infection risks from intravenous catheters

In the holiday movie "The Grinch," makeup artists are reported to have spent several hours each day encasing Jim Carrey's face with prosthetics to create the iconic grumpy, green-furred creature.

17 Dec 2024