A combined approach to treating metastatic melanoma
Oncologists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have successfully treated a patient with metastatic melanoma by combining two different types of immunotherapy.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
‘Listening to light’ to transform diagnosis of skin cancer
Scientists are developing a new photonics device that listens to light and could be capable of detecting skin cancer and other diseases more accurately than ever before, eliminating the need for...
Monitoring sun exposure with a portable paper sensor
Summer is around the corner - time for cookouts and sunbathing. But too much sun can result in sunburn, which is the main cause of skin cancer.
Do dressings prevent infection?
There is insufficient evidence to know whether dressings reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery and, in some cases, leaving a wound exposed may be better, say researchers in The BMJ.
Ivy’s powerful grasp could lead to better medical adhesives and stronger battle armor
English ivy's natural glue might hold the key to new approaches to wound healing, stronger armor for the military and maybe even cosmetics with better staying power.
Combining radiation with immunotherapy showing promise against melanoma
Combining radiation treatments with a new generation of immunotherapies is showing promise as a one-two-punch against melanoma, Loyola Medicine researchers report in the Journal of Radiation...
Skin cancer could be prevented with ‘sunscreen gene’
Researchers have identified a gene called UVRAG that repairs cellular DNA damage caused by ultraviolet radiation - a primary cause of skin cancer.
What is Behcet’s Disease? Symptoms and Prognosis
Learn about Behcet's disease, a rare condition that causes inflammation to blood vessels. This disease can cause a variety of symptoms that may not appear connected.
New mechanism for wound healing identified by MDI biological laboratory scientist
Wound healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. MDI Biological Laboratory Assistant Professor, Vicki P. Losick, Ph.
Burn injuries: better methods of treatment using soluble factors from irradiated white blood cells
Extensive burn injuries are usually treated by transplanting layers of skin from other parts of the body. Although this is a commonly used method, the wounds do not always heal completely.