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The roles and plausible mechanisms of pyroptosis in renal inflammation and fibrosis

Researchers summarize available data on pyroptosis in the context of renal fibrosis, as well as its prevention and treatment.

1 Aug 2023

Stem cells offer new hope for Crohn's disease treatment

Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that direct injection of neonatal mesenchymal stem cells, derived from heart tissue discarded during surgery, reduces intestinal inflammation and promotes wound healing in a mouse model of Crohn's disease-like ileitis, an illness marked by chronic intestinal inflammation and progressive tissue damage.

28 Jul 2023

Cells communicate in waves to coordinate movement

Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language, cells tell one another where and when to move.

20 Jul 2023

Overdosed gene on chromosome 21 accelerates aging in people with Down's syndrome

An overdosed gene on chromosome 21 causes people with Down's Syndrome to age faster than the general population.

12 Jul 2023

Ancient remedy oxymel shows potential for modern wound care

The mixture of honey and vinegar, also known as oxymel, has been used as a medical treatment throughout history and now scientists have established that this combination could have modern applications in the treatment of wounds.

12 Jul 2023

AI-enhanced companion robots may help alleviate the loneliness epidemic in future

Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities.

12 Jul 2023

What effect does honey have on human health?

Researchers reviewed existing data on the beneficial impact of honey consumption on human health.

12 Jul 2023

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

A multi-faceted device for effectively treating deep, non-compressible, and irregularly-shaped wounds has been engineered by the scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI).

28 Jun 2023

Senescent cells unlock the secret to luscious hair growth

The study findings indicate a peculiar pathway of regulation of hair growth by hair stem cells that is mediated by dermal melanocytes in senescence.

25 Jun 2023

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

There's a bouncer in everyone: The blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells between blood vessels and the rest of the brain, kicks out toxins, pathogens and other undesirables that can sabotage the brain's precious gray matter.

20 Jun 2023

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

Heart specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee are cutting out one of the ‘longest incisions in surgery’ from routine operations, giving Scottish patients a quicker, and almost pain-free, recovery.

19 Jun 2023

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study finds AI chatbots in dermatology show promise in answering patient questions and simplifying medical jargon, but limitations in accuracy and knowledge highlight the need for cautious integration into clinical practice.

18 Jun 2023

New method offers insights into mechanisms of staphylococcal pathogenesis

Nearly one in three people globally unknowingly carries Golden staph, or Staphylococcus aureus, in their nose or on their skin. While the bacterium is harmless to most, it can lead to serious infection and even death if it enters the bloodstream through a cut, surgical wound or catheter.

16 Jun 2023

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.

15 Jun 2023

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that silver retains antimicrobial activity for longer when it is impregnated into 'bioactive glass', and shown for the first time how this promising combination delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives.

15 Jun 2023

Scientists identify major mechanism behind the transition between chronic and acute bacterial infections

People with weakened immune systems are at constant risk of infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental bacterium, can colonize different body parts, such as the lungs, leading to persistent, chronic infections that can last a lifetime – a common occurrence in people with cystic fibrosis.

14 Jun 2023

Tea tree oil holds promise as a natural remedy for acne

The anti-acne properties of tea tree oil, which is widely known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties.

14 Jun 2023

Synthetic compound used in perfumes shows potential to stop coagulopathy during a massive hemorrhage

The chances of surviving massive blood loss from a traumatic injury such as a gunshot wound are around 50 percent. To survive, a patient needs two things to happen quickly: a large infusion of blood and coagulation at the wound to stop the bleeding.

14 Jun 2023

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Researchers study documents relevant laboratory and epidemiological data on travel-associated iatrogenic botulism outbreaks in Europe.

11 Jun 2023

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. To bring relief to this and other problems, University of Waterloo researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material using advanced polymers.

10 Jun 2023

Wound News and Research

The roles and plausible mechanisms of pyroptosis in renal inflammation and fibrosis

Stem cells offer new hope for Crohn's disease treatment

Cells communicate in waves to coordinate movement

Overdosed gene on chromosome 21 accelerates aging in people with Down's syndrome

Ancient remedy oxymel shows potential for modern wound care

AI-enhanced companion robots may help alleviate the loneliness epidemic in future

What effect does honey have on human health?

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

Senescent cells unlock the secret to luscious hair growth

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

New method offers insights into mechanisms of staphylococcal pathogenesis

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Scientists identify major mechanism behind the transition between chronic and acute bacterial infections

Tea tree oil holds promise as a natural remedy for acne

Synthetic compound used in perfumes shows potential to stop coagulopathy during a massive hemorrhage

Dangerous weight loss trend triggers Iatrogenic botulism outbreak in Europe

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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