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Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

22 Sep 2023

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness: Previous research into male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common genetic variants.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers receive $1.2 million from NIH to expand and refine the robotic eye examination

A collaboration between researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Duke University has developed a robotic eye examination system, and the National Institutes of Health has awarded the researchers $1.2 million to expand and refine the system.

22 Sep 2023

New sensor design could revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke survivors

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers has been awarded $1.14 million over four years by the National Institutes of Health to develop a revolutionary way of tracking body movements, with a primary application in stroke survivors' rehabilitation and huge potential for future applications across a wide range of disciplines, health-related and beyond.

22 Sep 2023

Decoding tauopathies: New study identifies non-coding RNA as a key player in Alzheimer's

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine identify a key step in the development of harmful tau tangles, offering a potential target for preventing brain damage in diseases like Alzheimer's. The study highlights the role of long noncoding RNAs, particularly SNHG8, in stress granule formation and tau aggregation, opening new avenues for treatment.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers have developed a wearable optical device for early detection of hemorrhage during labor or after childbirth.

21 Sep 2023

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

The association between arsenic exposure due to groundwater contamination and mortality rates.

21 Sep 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the burden of fibromyalgia

Patients living with fibromyalgia (FM) – a disease that predominantly affects women and is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue and brain fog – often find limited treatment options and a scarcity of explanations for their symptoms.

20 Sep 2023

University of Arkansas receives $3.1 million NIH award to study pediatric mitochondrial disorders

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development awarded $3.1 million to the University of Arkansas to study a spectrum of pediatric mitochondrial disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondria.

20 Sep 2023

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Researchers developed a point-of-care assay for the rapid detection of mpox virus.

20 Sep 2023

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

A recent eBioMedicine study found key risk factors associated with the development of melanoma in children and adolescents.

19 Sep 2023

Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis

Researchers examined the predictors of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and its trajectory among breast cancer (BC) patients.

19 Sep 2023

New tool may help identify inflammatory breast cancer quicker and at earlier stages

A new diagnostic scoring system, developed by renowned breast cancer experts, is now available as an easy-to-use online tool through Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization.

19 Sep 2023

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections.

19 Sep 2023

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq, microarray analysis, and immunohistochemistry to elucidate the translational role of anti-IL-17A in suppressing the autoimmune functions of T17 cells, thereby effectively treating human psoriasis.

14 Sep 2023

Skin News and Research

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

Researchers receive $1.2 million from NIH to expand and refine the robotic eye examination

New sensor design could revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke survivors

Decoding tauopathies: New study identifies non-coding RNA as a key player in Alzheimer's

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the burden of fibromyalgia

University of Arkansas receives $3.1 million NIH award to study pediatric mitochondrial disorders

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis

New tool may help identify inflammatory breast cancer quicker and at earlier stages

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Could spinach extract accelerate wound healing in those with diabetes?

Mixtures of bacteria in day care facilities linked to wheezing in young children

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

Natural products: the next frontier in drug discovery

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