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Released: 9-Jan-2019 5:05 AM EST
A Long Shot Could Bear Fruit
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

Fifteen years after a chance meeting started their partnership, a compound that Jeffrey Arterburn, PhD, and Eric Prossnitz, PhD, discovered may lead to new skin cancer treatments. Pre-clinical studies have begun.

Released: 8-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Michigan Joins Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Michigan becomes the 25th state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact - offering an expedited pathway to licensure for physicians wishing to practice in multiple states.

Released: 8-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
UIC needle exchange and HIV testing site on west side offers expanded medical services
University of Illinois Chicago

Clinical services to prevent and treat wounds, abscesses and infections caused as a result of injection drug use are now being offered at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Community Outreach Intervention Project’s, or COIP, west side field office. Services will be provided by physicians, nurses and students from UIC’s Urban Global Medicine Program and the UIC College of Nursing.

Released: 8-Jan-2019 9:35 AM EST
How to Prevent Common Skin Infections at the Gym
American Academy of Dermatology

As more people flock to the gym for their New Year’s resolutions, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are offering words of caution for gym members. While working out has many benefits, including weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement, germs can thrive at the gym. This could put gymgoers at risk for a variety of common skin infections — unless they take certain precautions.

7-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
New Approach May Curb Treatment-Related Skin Fibrosis in Cancer Patients
University Health Network (UHN)

A clinical-scientific team specializing in head-and-neck cancer has identified a way to manipulate metabolism to potentially curb skin fibrosis - a common side effect of radiotherapy affecting quality of life of cancer survivors.

Released: 3-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
What’s Next After a Landmark Year for Castleman Disease Research
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

When researchers unlock the mysteries of Castleman disease, they may single out 2018 as one of the years in which they laid the foundation to help them turn the key, and the University of Pennsylvania has been the epicenter.

Released: 28-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
Best of 2018: Healthcare policy and research
Newswise

Experts and research on important topics in the healthcare system

21-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
UC San Diego Researchers Identify How Skin Ages, Loses Fat and Immunity
UC San Diego Health

Some dermal fibroblasts can convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving skin a youthful look and producing peptides that fight infections. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers and colleagues show how this happens and what causes it to stop as people age.

Released: 26-Dec-2018 9:00 AM EST
2018: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Investigators Pioneer Novel Research, Targeted Therapies
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Cancer drove major advances in cancer research in 2018. Among these was a study about a pancreatic cancer drug, Metavert, developed by Cedars-Sinai investigators to prevent the most common type of pancreatic cancer from growing and spreading. Other groundbreaking research this year focused on reducing health disparities, the latest treatment options for newly diagnosed melanoma patients, and a study outlining a new, more accurate system for assessing the severity of head and neck cancers and for predicting patient survival.

Released: 21-Dec-2018 4:05 PM EST
Nine ways to make your skin shine in 2019
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

New year, new you – the pressure to be the best version of yourself builds in January, including the need to be comfortable in your own skin. That’s why experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are sharing their top tips on improving how your skin looks and feels both now and in the future.

Released: 19-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
E-bandage generates electricity, speeds wound healing in rats
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Skin has a remarkable ability to heal itself. But in some cases, wounds heal very slowly or not at all, putting a person at risk for chronic pain, infection and scarring. Now, researchers have developed a self-powered bandage that generates an electric field over an injury, dramatically reducing the healing time for skin wounds in rats. They report their results in ACS Nano.

   
Released: 17-Dec-2018 3:05 PM EST
An Online Intervention to Reduce Skin Cancer in Young Adults
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is leading a research study aimed at improving skin cancer protection behaviors in young adults through an online intervention.

Released: 14-Dec-2018 3:05 PM EST
BIDMC’s Research & Health News Digest: December 2018 Edition
Beth Israel Lahey Health

A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
Cancer patients face higher risk for shingles, new vaccines hold promise for prevention
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

People newly diagnosed with cancer, particularly blood cancers, and those treated with chemotherapy have a greater risk of developing shingles, according to a new study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The findings may help guide efforts to prevent the often painful skin condition in cancer patients through the use of new vaccines. The large prospective study expands on previous research by examining the risk of shingles before and after a new cancer diagnosis and across a range of cancer types among approximately 240,000 adults in Australia from 2006 to 2015.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 9:00 AM EST
New Study Investigates Treatments for Prurigo Nodularis
George Washington University

A team from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences found emerging treatments, such as neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists, were the most promising against prurigo nodularis.

Released: 12-Dec-2018 6:00 PM EST
Researchers identify pathway that drives sustained pain following injury
Harvard Medical School

Research in mice identifies a set of neurons responsible for sustained pain and resulting pain-coping behaviors. Findings point to the existence of separate neural pathways that regulate threat avoidance versus injury mitigation Existence of separate pathways may account for failure to develop effective pain medications Study can inform new ways to gauge the efficacy of candidate pain therapies by assessing behaviors stemming from different pathways

Released: 11-Dec-2018 9:05 AM EST
How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
American Academy of Dermatology

According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, dirty makeup brushes can wreak havoc on the skin. In addition to collecting product residue, dirt and oil, makeup brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria. This could compromise your complexion—in the form of acne breakouts and rashes—as well as your health, they say.

Released: 10-Dec-2018 12:40 PM EST
Providers Show Interest in Prescribing Therapeutic Cannabinoids
George Washington University

A team from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences found many dermatologists are interested in learning more about and recommending therapeutic cannabinoids to their patients.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 1:35 PM EST
'Chameleon' tattoos change color, may help diagnose illness
University of Colorado Boulder

Carson Bruns is working to put body art to use, designing high-tech inks that may one day signal your temperature or changes in blood chemistry.

   
Released: 4-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
Researchers Begin Testing Prednisone Alternatives
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Nursing and pharmacy researchers hope to find a replacement for prednisone with fewer and less-severe side effects.

Released: 3-Dec-2018 12:30 PM EST
National Rheumatology and Psoriasis Organizations Release Joint Guideline for Treating Psoriatic Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) have released a joint treatment guideline for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) that provides evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic recommendations on caring for treatment-naïve patients with active PsA and patients who continue to have active PsA despite treatment.

Released: 3-Dec-2018 11:40 AM EST
Essential Oils From Garlic and Other Herbs and Spices Kill "Persister" Lyme Disease Bacteria
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Oils from garlic and several other common herbs and medicinal plants show strong activity against the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Released: 30-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
BIDMC Research & Health News Digest: November 2018
Beth Israel Lahey Health

A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.

Released: 30-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
PhRMA Foundation Releases Highlights of its 2018 Funding Efforts
PhRMA Foundation

The PhRMA Foundation awarded more than $6 million over the last two years to more than 100 leaders in scientific research in the United States. The Foundation is proud to announce another successful year supporting innovative research efforts in areas of great importance: Alzheimer’s Disease, Melanoma, Parkinson’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Leukemia, Ulcerative Colitis, Vascular Disease, and Colorectal Cancer. This year the Foundation also funded two Centers of Excellence in Value Assessment.

Released: 28-Nov-2018 4:05 PM EST
What's Behind Flawless Skin? We Asked a Dermatologist
Beth Israel Lahey Health

BIDMC's Alexa Kimball, MD, shares important factors that influence how our skin looks and behaves.

26-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Researchers Discover Why Some Parts of the Body Have Hair and Others Don’t
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Why do humans have hair on our arms and legs but not on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet? It’s a fundamental question in human evolution that researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania say they’ve found clues to in a new study.

Released: 28-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
$2M Grant Expands Social Media Intervention to Reduce Skin Cancer Burden
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

A $2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will support the expansion of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey research focused on sun protective behaviors among young melanoma survivors -- an intervention delivered through social media.

Released: 28-Nov-2018 6:00 AM EST
Researchers Regrow Hair on Wounded Skin
NYU Langone Health

By stirring crosstalk among skin cells that form the roots of hair, researchers report they have regrown hair strands on damaged skin. The findings better explain why hair does not normally grow on wounded skin, and may help in the search for better drugs to restore hair growth, say the study’s authors.

Released: 27-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Peers choose MD Anderson’s Gershenwald, Hwu as new AAAS Fellows
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Two leaders in the field of melanoma treatment – a surgeon and an oncologist – from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Released: 26-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Dermatologists Debunk Common Misconceptions About Laser Hair Removal
American Academy of Dermatology

When performed by a doctor, laser hair removal is a safe, effective and permanent solution for removing unwanted face and body hair. This clinically tested, FDA-approved treatment has been around since the mid-1990s and is a very common procedure among young adults ages 20 to 45. However, the results don’t occur overnight, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, and in inexperienced hands, laser hair removal can be dangerous. Performed improperly, the treatment can result in burns, permanent skin color changes and even scars. To reduce the risk of possible side effects and ensure an effective treatment, the AAD recommends that consumers only seek laser hair removal from a medical doctor who is extremely skilled in using lasers and has in-depth knowledge of the skin.

Released: 26-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Researchers Advance Role of Circulating Tumor DNA to Detect Early Melanoma Growth, Uncover Treatment Options
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center say they have added to evidence that measuring and monitoring tumor DNA that naturally circulates in the blood of melanoma patients can not only reliably help reveal the early stages of cancer growth and spread but also uncover new treatment options that tumor genetic analysis alone may not.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
Keep Slapping on That Sunscreen and Ignore Toxic Claims
University of South Australia

It’s safe to slap on the sunscreen next summer – in repeated doses – despite what you have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 12:00 PM EST
UNH Researchers Create a More Effective Hydrogel For Healing Wounds
University of New Hampshire

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have created an easy-to-make, low-cost injectable hydrogel that could help wounds heal faster, especially for patients with compromised health issues.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
Take Care of Your Skin in the Winter Chill with Handy Hints From UTHealth
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

With temperatures dipping below freezing, consider the toll that frost is taking on your skin. The good news is experts from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) can help keep your skin in tip-top condition as the winter weather takes hold.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Your Severe Eczema May Best be Treated by Allergy Shots
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research found allergy shots provided significant benefits to the eczema symptoms suffered by a 48-year-old man.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 9:05 AM EST
Dermatologists Urge Consumers to Treat Acne Early
American Academy of Dermatology

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. However, despite its prevalence, accurate information about acne can be scarce. Many teenagers and young adults believe that they have to let acne run its course instead of treating it, while others turn to do-it-yourself treatments — like applying diaper cream or toothpaste to pimples — without much success. Yet left untreated, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, acne often results in significant physical and psychological problems, such as scarring, poor self-esteem, depression and anxiety.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
With Dermatologists Often Treating HPV-Related Cancers and Other Conditions, The American Dermatological Association Co-Sponsors American Cancer Society's HPV Vaccine Policy
American Dermatological Association

Dermatologists routinely engage in the care of patients with mucocutaneous manifestations of Human Papillomavirus infections [HPV]

8-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Yale Cancer Center scientists show immunotherapy drug can help patients with metastatic melanoma
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

When melanoma turns metastatic, it spreads to the brain in more than 40% of patients. Published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), a study by Yale Cancer Center researchers show a checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy drug has meaningful benefit for these patients.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
The American Dermatological Association Co-Sponsors American Cancer Society's HPV Vaccine Policy
American Dermatological Association

Dermatologists routinely engage in the care of patients with mucocutaneous manifestations of Human Papillomavirus infections [HPV]. HPV is associated with protean medical illnesses including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers, as well as warts

Released: 7-Nov-2018 9:05 PM EST
Forecasting the Flu; Advances in Studying Kasposi Sarcoma; Understanding How Skin Stops Tumor Growth; Progress in Diagnosing Pediatric Brain Tumors; And a New Look at Myeloma Treatment
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

This month's Fred Hutch tip sheet includes story ideas about understanding how skin stops tumor growth, advances in studying Kasposi sarcoma, and forecasting the flu. To pursue any of these stories ideas, contact the person listed.

5-Nov-2018 1:00 PM EST
Clinical and Environmental Factors Impact Absorption of Common Sunscreen Ingredient
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

With the growing awareness of ultraviolet (UV) exposure resulting in an increased risk of photoaging and skin cancers, consumers are using higher sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreens with frequent reapplication. New research, Evaluation of Reapplication and Controlled Heat Exposure on Oxybenzone Permeation from Commercial Sunscreen Using Excised Human Abdominal Skin, presented today at the 2018 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) PharmSci 360 Meeting demonstrates that heat and reapplication influences different sunscreen products containing the same amount of a key ingredient, oxybenzone, potentially affecting safety and toxicity of the UV filters included in sunscreens.

   
30-Oct-2018 3:40 PM EDT
How Melanoma Evades Targeted Therapies
Thomas Jefferson University

New research shows how metastatic melanoma becomes resistant to a common class of targeted therapy.

Released: 1-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EDT
BIDMC Research & Health News Digest: October 2018
Beth Israel Lahey Health

A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.

30-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
American Academy of Dermatology Releases Guidelines for Melanoma Treatment
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology’s “Guidelines of care for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma" outline best practices for treatment of the disease. Developed by an expert work group, the guidelines are based on the latest available evidence.

30-Oct-2018 12:35 PM EDT
Cold Therapy Offers Promising Prevention Against Taxane-Induced Dermatologic Events
George Washington University

Researchers at the George Washington University found skin cooling methods may be the best preventative intervention against taxane-based chemotherapy side effects.

29-Oct-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Not Just for Children: Study Shows High Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis among U.S. Adults
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

As many as 16.5 million adults in America suffer from a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory disease that results in red, itchy skin. The estimate comes from a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, which also projected 6.6 million of these adults have disease that would be classified as moderate to severe, leading to a decrease in quality of life.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 5:00 PM EDT
Watching and Waiting: New Data Provides Guidance for Management of Moderately Dysplastic Moles
Beth Israel Lahey Health

Study suggests close observation is a reasonable management strategy for moderately dysplastic moles, but certain patients require continued screening for risk for melanoma

Released: 25-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
The Body's Defence Mechanisms: Teamwork Is Key for Cancer-Fighting Proteins
Universite de Montreal

A new study published in Nature Communications shows that a molecular symbiosis between BAP1 and ASXL2 proteins can suppress cancerous tumors.

24-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Exploring an Oncolytic Virus Treatment Combined with Radiation against Melanoma
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Can the combination of radiation therapy with an oncolytic virus treatment better boost the body’s immune response to melanoma than either treatment on its own? Investigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey further explored that question in work presented at the ASTRO Annual Meeting.



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