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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 -
Groundbreaking Study May Change Transplant Practices
November 20, 2012 New research may change the current blood and marrow transplantation practices. The phase III, multicenter study compared harvesting stem cells from bone marrow rather than blood and suggests there ... > full story -
Kids With Psoriasis Likely to Be Obese or Overweight
November 19, 2012 The largest international study of physician-treated children with psoriasis shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese than children who don't have the ... > full story -
Skin Cells Reveal DNA's Genetic Mosaic
November 18, 2012 The prevailing wisdom has been that every cell in the body contains identical DNA. However, a new study of stem cells derived from the skin has found that genetic variations are widespread in the ... > full storyMore: -
Improving Quality of Life for the Bedridden: Textile Pressure Ulcer Prevention
November 16, 2012 Immobile patients are in constant danger of developing pressure ulcers on the skin. Medical researchers have worked together to develop a special sheet that is gentle on the skin and helps to make ... > full story -
Arginine and Proline Enriched Diet May Speed Wound Healing in Diabetes
November 15, 2012 A diet enriched with arginine and proline could speed diabetes-related wound healing, a new study ... > full story -
Autism Treatment: Metal-Binding Agent Applied to the Skin Is Not Absorbed and Is Therefore Ineffective
November 13, 2012 Metal-binding agents rubbed into the skin, prescribed by some alternative practitioners for the treatment of autism, are not absorbed and therefore are unlikely to be effective at helping the body ... > full story -
Face-Washing Tips for Healthier-Looking Skin
November 13, 2012 Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your ... > full story -
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Ultrasound Gel and Infections: Researchers Propose Guidelines to Reduce Risk
November 12, 2012 Guidelines have been proposed by epidemiologists to reduce the risk of infection from contaminated gels. The recommendations are based on the authors' own experiences with an outbreak traced to ... > full story -
Place in the Sun Carries Risks for Outdoor Workers
November 12, 2012 Those individuals who work outdoors with resultant sun exposure are at increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. A new study shows that ... > full story
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