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Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid’s Autism
• Dermatology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Sep 15 15

Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid's Autism

Children born to mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have more than double the risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, Canadian… Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid’s Autism   

 
 

Hand washing focus in hospitals has led to rise in worker dermatitis
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Feb 12 15

Hand washing focus in hospitals has led to rise in worker dermatitis

A new study from The University of Manchester has revealed that the incidence of dermatitis has increased 4.5 times in health care workers following… Hand washing focus in hospitals has led to rise in worker dermatitis   

 
 

Vitamin D significantly improves symptoms of winter-related atopic dermatitis in children
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • Oct 05 14

Vitamin D significantly improves symptoms of winter-related atopic dermatitis in children

A study conducted in more than 100 Mongolian schoolchildren found that daily treatment with a vitamin D supplement significantly reduced the symptoms of winter-related… Vitamin D significantly improves symptoms of winter-related atopic dermatitis in children   

 
 

Psoriasis linked to worse quality of life for family members, too
• Dermatology • • Public Health • Jun 08 14

Psoriasis linked to worse quality of life for family members, too

Both psoriasis patients and the people who live with them say psoriasis negatively impacts their quality of life, according to a new study. And… Psoriasis linked to worse quality of life for family members, too   

 
 

Stroke risk higher after shingles, but antiviral drugs may provide protection
• Dermatology • • Stroke • Apr 02 14

StroKe risk higher after shingles, but antiviral drugs may provide protection

Patients’ risk of stroke significantly increased following the first signs of shingles, but antiviral drugs appeared to offer some protection, according to a new… Stroke risk higher after shingles, but antiviral drugs may provide protection   

 
 

CNIO researchers discover new strategies for the treatment of psoriasis
• Dermatology • Feb 27 14

CNIO researchers discover new strategies for the treatment of psoriasis

Almost ten years ago, the group led by Erwin Wagner, currently at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), developed genetically modified mice showing… CNIO researchers discover new strategies for the treatment of psoriasis   

 
 

Addicted to tanning?
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Feb 19 14

Addicted to tanning

They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable… Addicted to tanning?   

 
 

Are recommendations from remote dermatologists reliable?
• Dermatology • Feb 14 14

Are recommendations from remote dermatologists reliable?

Offsite doctors may be able to reliably evaluate hospitalized patients with possible skin conditions based on photographs and general health information, says a new… Are recommendations from remote dermatologists reliable?   

 
 

Gene therapy for human skin disease produces long-term benefits
• Dermatology • Dec 26 13

Gene therapy for human skin disease produces long-term benefits

Stem cell-based gene therapy holds promise for the treatment of devastating genetic skin diseases, but the long-term clinical outcomes of this approach have been… Gene therapy for human skin disease produces long-term benefits   

 
 

Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 14 13

Topical treatment for pSoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing

A novel combination anti-psoriasis therapy has potential for superior and longer-lasting therapeutic effects than current topical treatments by targeting genetic abnormalities in deeper layers… Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing   

 
 

First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 11 13

First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children

Two specific genetic variations in people of African descent are responsible for persistent atopic dermatitis (AD), an itchy, inflammatory form of the skin disorder… First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children   

 
 

The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought
• Allergies • • Dermatology • • Immunology • Nov 10 13

The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought

Coding variants in immune disease-related genes play only a small part in the overall genetic risk for psoriasis, according to a new study… The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought   

 
 

Human skin wound dressings to treat cutaneous ulcers
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • • Infections • Oct 03 13

Human skin wound dressings to treat cutaneous ulcers

Researchers from Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec have shown that it is possible to treat venous ulcers unresponsive to conventional… Human skin wound dressings to treat cutaneous ulcers   

 
 

Shingles symptoms may be caused by neuronal short circuit
• Dermatology • Sep 11 13

Shingles symptoms may be caused by neuronal short circuit

The pain and itching associated with shingles and herpes may be due to the virus causing a “short circuit” in the nerve cells that… Shingles symptoms may be caused by neuronal short circuit   

 
 

Many psoriasis patients dissatisfied with treatment
• Arthritis • • Dermatology • Aug 26 13

Many psoriaSis patients dissatisfied with treatment

Half of people with psoriasis are not satisfied with the treatment they’re receiving for the skin condition, according to a new study.

Marked by… Many psoriasis patients dissatisfied with treatment   

 
 

A step forward in the treatment of chronic urticaria
• Dermatology • Mar 20 13

It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will suffer from urticaria at some point in their lives. In Spain, 0.6% of the population… A step forward in the treatment of chronic urticaria   

 
 

Celgene drug shown to be effective, safe in psoriasis trial
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Mar 03 13

Celgene Corp’s experimental drug apremilast proved to be more effective than a dummy pill for psoriasis patients in a late-stage study, clearing the way… Celgene drug shown to be effective, safe in psoriasis trial   

 
 

Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne
• Allergies • • Dermatology • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Feb 20 13

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between… Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne   

 
 

Deodorants: Do we really need them?
• Dermatology • Jan 17 13

New research shows that more than 75 per cent of people with a particular version of a gene don’t produce under-arm odour but use… Deodorants: Do we really need them?   

 
 

Analysis links psoriasis, diabetes
• Dermatology • • Diabetes • Oct 17 12

A new review of more than two dozen studies adds support to the link between the chronic skin disease psoriasis and diabetes.

In studies… Analysis links psoriasis, diabetes   

 
 

People with severe psoriasis nearly twice at risk for diabetes
• Dermatology • • Diabetes • Oct 15 12

An analysis of 27 studies linking psoriasis in 314,000 individuals with diabetes has found strong correlation between the scaly skin rash and the blood… People with severe psoriasis nearly twice at risk for diabetes   

 
 

Stopping the itch - new clues into how to treat eczema
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Oct 12 12

More than 15% of children suffer with eczema, or atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disease that in some cases can be debilitating and disfiguring.… Stopping the itch - new clues into how to treat eczema   

 
 

Genome-wide study identifies 8 new susceptibility loci for atopic dermatitis
• Dermatology • Oct 08 12

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) and their colleagues have identified 8 new loci associated with susceptibility to atopic dermatitis in… Genome-wide study identifies 8 new susceptibility loci for atopic dermatitis   

 
 

Gum disease linked to psoriasis: study
• Dental Health • • Dermatology • Oct 04 12

People with chronic gum disease seem to be slightly more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new study.

Taiwanese researchers… Gum disease linked to psoriasis: study   

 
 

Chocolate makes snails smarter
• Dermatology • • Food & Nutrition • Sep 27 12

Type the word ‘superfood,’ into a web browser and you’ll be overwhelmed: some websites even maintain that dark chocolate can have beneficial effects. But… Chocolate makes snails smarter   

 
 
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