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Skin Patches for More Medicines? Some Large Molecules Sneak Through Skin on Their Own
December 12, 2012 — Certain naturally occurring large molecules are able to sneak through the skin at a rate higher than that expected based on their size, according to a new study. The study reports a surprising ... > full story -
How Our Sense of Touch Is a Lot Like the Way We Hear
December 11, 2012 — Researchers have found that the timing and frequency of vibrations produced in the skin when exploring surfaces play an important role in how humans use the sense of touch to gather information, ... > full story -
To Make Old Skin Cells Act Young Again, Boost Their Surroundings
December 10, 2012 — As we get older, the trillions of cells in our body do too. And like us, they become less resilient and able to weather the stress of everyday life. Our skin especially tells the tale of what's ... > full story -
3-D Model Predicts Severity of Burns, Impact of Treatment: Natural Vitamin E May Mitigate Burn Injuries
December 6, 2012 — With more than a half million burns requiring medical intervention each year, scientists think they may have found a way to reduce the severity of burns by as much as fifty percent by applying a form ... > full story -
Hybrid Scaffold More Than Skin Deep
December 5, 2012 — Researchers have created a hybrid scaffold which promotes tissue regeneration, strong and ... > full story -
Happy Face Tattoo Does Serious Work
December 3, 2012 — A medical sensor that attaches to the skin like a temporary tattoo could make it easier for doctors to detect metabolic problems in patients and for coaches to fine-tune athletes’ training ... > full story -
X-Ray Analysis Deciphers Master Regulator Important for Skin Cancer
December 1, 2012 — Scientists have uncovered the molecular structure of a master regulator central to the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma. The results throw new light on the workings of the so-called ... > full story -
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New Practices Reduce Surgical Site Infections After Colorectal Surgery
November 28, 2012 — Surgeons have reduced surgical site infections by more than 60 percent for patients who undergo colorectal procedures by introducing evidence-based protocols that are easy to follow and relatively ... > full story -
Topical Simvastatin Shown to Accelerate Wound Healing in Diabetes
November 27, 2012 — Delayed wound healing is a major complication of diabetes because the physiological changes in tissues and cells impair the wound healing process. This can result in additional disease outcomes such ... > full story -
Sweat Glands Play Major Role in Healing Human Wounds
November 20, 2012 — Researchers have discovered one of the body's most powerful secret weapons in healing: sweat ... > full story
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