New 'spray on, wash off' bandages could revolutionize treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa
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 Increased air pollution tied to higher eczema riskIncreased air pollution tied to higher eczema risk
 
People living in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to have eczema, according to a new study published November 13, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen of Yale School of Medicine, USA.
 
 
 New 'spray on, wash off' bandages could revolutionize treatment for Epidermolysis BullosaNew 'spray on, wash off' bandages could revolutionize treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa
 
Research into new bandaging aims to ease the agony experienced by those living with genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), commonly referred to as 'butterfly skin'.
 
   Teledermoscopy offers reliable skin cancer diagnosisTeledermoscopy offers reliable skin cancer diagnosis
 
Collecting images of suspicious-looking skin growths and sending them off-site for specialists to analyze is as accurate in identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist examine them in person, a new study shows.
 
   Measles outbreaks increase worldwide with inadequate immunization coverageMeasles outbreaks increase worldwide with inadequate immunization coverage
 
Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases.
 
   Study reveals skin tone bias in photoacoustic imaging for breast cancer detectionStudy reveals skin tone bias in photoacoustic imaging for breast cancer detection
 
Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Traditional imaging methods, such as mammography, have limitations, especially for women with dense breast tissue.
 
 Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’
 
Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.
 
 
 Malaria crystal structure offers clues for more effective medications
 
Malaria crystal structure offers clues for more effective medicationsProf. Leslie Leiserowitz first became intrigued by malaria when he was a young boy in South Africa. His father, who scouted the continent in search of wood for the family business, brought back not only tales of elephants and gorillas but also skin rashes and ringing in his ears, side effects of the quinine he took to prevent malaria.