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Scientists use Regeneration Intelligence to assess perturbation status of many signaling pathways

Insilico Medicine, Inc in collaboration with scientists from Atlas Regeneration, Inc, Vision Genomics, Inc and Howard University published two research papers on fibrosis in the lung and liver and fibrotic signatures in glaucoma.

30 Jul 2016

New wonder compound offers strong protection against harmful effects of UVA rays

A new wonder compound developed by University of Bath scientists in collaboration with King's College London offers unprecedented protection against the harmful effects of UVA radiation in sunlight, which include photo-ageing, cell damage and cancer.

20 Jul 2016

ASTRO honors Ms. Keresztes with 2016 Survivor Circle Award

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has chosen Theresa A. Keresztes, a resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts, to receive the 2016 Survivor Circle Award.

20 Jul 2016

Study shows many nonmelanoma skin cancer patients still get sunburned

A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins concludes that a substantial number of people with a history of the most frequent kind of nonmelanoma skin cancers still get sunburned at the same rate as those without previous history, probably because they are not using sun-protective methods the right way or in the right amounts.

20 Jul 2016

Prenatal butylparaben exposure causes various endocrine disrupting effects in rats

Research suggests that butylparaben - which is used in cosmetics and skin care products such as sunscreen - have more endocrine disrupting effects than previously thought.

7 Jul 2016

Insilico Medicine collaborates with Asia Genomics to develop advanced personalized longevity suite

Insilico Medicine Inc, a big data analytics company located at the Emerging Technology Centers at the Johns Hopkins University at Eastern, announced an agreement with Asia Genomics, a Singapore-based rapidly growing molecular diagnostics company specializing in clinical genomics & genetic testing operating in major Asian countries including Vietnam, Malaysia and China.

22 Jun 2016

Comprehensive workplace hand hygiene program helps reduce medical insurance claims for illnesses

A workplace outcome study published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that offices equipped with alcohol-based hand sanitizers and hand sanitizing wipes throughout the building and at employees' desks resulted in 24.3 percent fewer healthcare claims for hand hygiene preventable illnesses -- such as cold, flu and respiratory illnesses -- than the office and employees in the control group without these products.

13 Jun 2016

Life Extension, Insilico Medicine team up to identify novel biomarkers of human aging

Life Extension (use different web link to highlight our technical attributes), a Florida-based organization established in the early 1980s is dedicated to extending healthy human longevity.

8 Jun 2016

Applying deep neural networks to predict pharmacologic properties of drugs and drug repurposing

Deep learning, frequently referred to as artificial intelligence, a branch of machine learning utilizing multiple layers of neurons to model high-level abstractions in data, has outperformed humans in tasks including image, text and voice recognition, autonomous driving and others, and is now being applied to drug discovery and biomarker development.

28 May 2016

Insilico Medicine collaborates with National Laboratory Astana to study age-related pathologies

Insilico Medicine announced an agreement with National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, one of the most rapidly growing universities in the world to collaboratively study aging and age-associated pathologies.

19 May 2016

Domestic water hardness linked to eczema risk in children

High levels of water hardness in the home may be linked to the development of eczema early in life, according to a new study led by King's College London.

18 May 2016

Teledermatology improves patients' access to dermatologists

Teledermatology significantly improved access to specialized skin care for a group of patients that traditionally has limited options, according to an independent study led by researchers at the RAND Corporation and Harvard Medical School's Department of Health. The findings appear in a JAMA Dermatology article published online May 4.

6 May 2016

N-KICS tool helps describe intensity of nursing care for children with CMC

Recent medical advances have resulted in increased survival of children with complex medical conditions (CMC), such as cerebral palsy, complex chromosomal anomalies, major congenital heart diseases and respiratory disease.

21 Mar 2016

Study: Liposomes cannot penetrate the skin's barrier without breaking

Many cosmetic companies praise liposomes for their alleged ability to transport juvinating and nourishing agents deep into the skin, but also drug researchers have high hopes for liposomes: If they can carry nourishing agents through the skin, then they can also carry medical agents into the body.

8 Mar 2016

Using sunflower or olive oil on babies' skin can damage natural defences

Using olive or sunflower oil on new born babies' skin damages the barrier which prevents water loss and blocks allergens and infections, new research led by The University of Manchester has found.

14 Dec 2015

LEO Pharma enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Astellas’ global dermatology business

LEO Pharma A/S, a global healthcare company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy skin, and Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. today announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement under which Astellas will transfer its global dermatology business to LEO Pharma for € 675 million.

11 Nov 2015

BREVENA Laboratories receives National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance award for Restorative Skin Balm

BREVENA Laboratories, LLC, a luxury skincare cosmetics company that combines beauty and advanced medical technology, announces that the National Eczema Association has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to the brand's Restorative Skin Balm.

15 Oct 2015

VTT examines effectiveness of beauty patch using unique imaging technology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has analysed the effectiveness of its beauty patch, using a technique for imaging live tissue to demonstrate the patch's beneficial effects on the skin. Preliminary results show that already after two weeks usage the patch together with cosmetic serum adds collagen, which helps skin tissue to stay supple.

14 Oct 2015

Advanced pneumatic compression device reduces cellulitis episodes, saves money for lymphedema patients

Lymphedema patients saw a nearly 80 percent reduction in their cellulitis episodes just by using an advanced pneumatic compression device at home, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology co-authored by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Professor Sheila Ridner, PhD, MSHSA, FAAN, and University of Minnesota School of Public Health Associate Professor Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD.

8 Oct 2015

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care achieves B Corporation Certification

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, Inc. is proud to announce that it has achieved B Corporation Certification. This respected designation is awarded to companies meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

29 Sep 2015

Skincare News and Research

Scientists use Regeneration Intelligence to assess perturbation status of many signaling pathways

New wonder compound offers strong protection against harmful effects of UVA rays

ASTRO honors Ms. Keresztes with 2016 Survivor Circle Award

Study shows many nonmelanoma skin cancer patients still get sunburned

Prenatal butylparaben exposure causes various endocrine disrupting effects in rats

Insilico Medicine collaborates with Asia Genomics to develop advanced personalized longevity suite

Comprehensive workplace hand hygiene program helps reduce medical insurance claims for illnesses

Life Extension, Insilico Medicine team up to identify novel biomarkers of human aging

Applying deep neural networks to predict pharmacologic properties of drugs and drug repurposing

Insilico Medicine collaborates with National Laboratory Astana to study age-related pathologies

Domestic water hardness linked to eczema risk in children

Teledermatology improves patients' access to dermatologists

N-KICS tool helps describe intensity of nursing care for children with CMC

Study: Liposomes cannot penetrate the skin's barrier without breaking

Using sunflower or olive oil on babies' skin can damage natural defences

LEO Pharma enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Astellas’ global dermatology business

BREVENA Laboratories receives National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance award for Restorative Skin Balm

VTT examines effectiveness of beauty patch using unique imaging technology

Advanced pneumatic compression device reduces cellulitis episodes, saves money for lymphedema patients

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care achieves B Corporation Certification

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