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Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Money talks. The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation.

16 Nov 2023

Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions launched at Mount Sinai

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, a division of the Allen Institute, today announced the launch of the Allen Discovery Center (ADC) for Neuroimmune Interactions at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

9 Nov 2023

New pathologic scoring system could help predict survival in lung cancer patients

A new pathologic scoring system that accurately assesses how much lung tumor is left after a patient receives presurgical cancer treatments can be used to predict survival, according to new research led by investigators at the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Mark Foundation Center for Advanced Genomics and Imaging at the Johns Hopkins University.

6 Nov 2023

Shark skin mucus shows potential for biomedical applications

Sharks differ from other fish in many ways, including an apparently remarkable ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild.

2 Nov 2023

Marijuana-like compound shows promise as new treatment for skin lupus

A marijuana-like compound holds out promise as a new treatment for a severe autoimmune skin disease called skin lupus, according to a study published recently by a multicenter team including researchers at the George Washington University.

2 Nov 2023

Synthetic melanin cream heals skin damage and promotes repair

Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins.

2 Nov 2023

Rise in skin cancer cases underscores importance of early detection using machine learning

Image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images.

30 Oct 2023

Study highlights a “sunscreen paradox” and the false sense of security against skin cancer

Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox.

27 Oct 2023

AI-assisted smartphone app performs well in skin cancer diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already widely used in medical diagnostics. An Austrian-Australian research team led by dermatologist Harald Kittler from MedUni Vienna investigated the extent to which diagnosis and therapy of pigmented skin lesions benefit from it in a realistic clinical scenario.

24 Oct 2023

Consultant Connect’s technology quickly connects GPs to dermatology specialists

NHS boards across the UK are using a revolutionary technology to give GPs access to rapid advice from consultant dermatologists.

20 Oct 2023

Brain natriuretic peptide plays a role in activating atopic dermatitis

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular peptide's role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the condition.

19 Oct 2023

How does diet impact rosacea and acne?

The associations between diet, rosacea, and acne.

19 Oct 2023

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

13 Oct 2023

New AI software achieves 100% detection rate for melanoma

Skin cancer detection using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved, new research has shown, with the latest software reaching a 100% detection rate for melanoma.

11 Oct 2023

Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2023 has found.

10 Oct 2023

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease.

9 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

3 Oct 2023

Bacteriophages: A new approach to treating atopic dermatitis

Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis.

29 Sep 2023

Mobile AI rivals specialists in diagnosing skin cancer, outperforms junior doctors

This multicenter clinical trial compared AI-powered mobile phone diagnostic tools with human medical experts in diagnosing pigmented skin cancer. The study found that the AI system was equivalent to specialists in accuracy and superior to novices, showcasing mobile technology's potential for accessible and accurate skin cancer diagnosis.

28 Sep 2023