More than skin deep
Most products on the market today that are used to treat skin problems target the effects of the disease or wound such as inflammation, which can prolong the healing process and result in scarring.
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Investigational blood test identifies patients with melanoma who are more likely to have improved survival on nivolumab therapy
Biodesix, Inc. has announced new clinical findings showing that its novel investigational test, BDX008, based on profiling serum proteins, identifies patients with advanced melanoma who are more...
UBC researchers transform humble blood cells into ‘Franken-platelets’
Faculty of Medicine scientists have created a "Franken-platelet" - a supercharged blood cell - that might be capable of healing major wounds, busting clots or blocking inflammation.
Sarcoma: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Learn about soft tissue sarcomas - lumps that come in a long list of different types. Find out how the tumors are diagnosed and about treatments for these cancerous growths.
Penn scientists reveal 90 percent of skin-based viruses represent viral ‘dark matter’
Researchers use state-of-the-art techniques to survey the skin's virus population, or 'virome'.
Better outcomes using cultured, self-donated, epidermal cells for serious burn victims
Wound healing improves and scarring is minimized in clinical trial comparing standard and enhanced standard treatments.
Traveling through space? Don’t forget your sleeping pills and skin cream
New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that much of the medication taken by astronauts relates to the unusual environment in which they work and/or the work they are doing to complete their...
How to remove a tick
Around 30,000 new cases of Lyme disease are reported each year. Avoiding ticks and removing them when necessary are essential skills for anyone who likes to venture into nature.