Cold plasma will heal non-healing wounds
Russian scientists at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), the Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences (JIHT RAS), and Gamaleya Research Centre of...
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Warning over infection that may be linked to piercing product, UK
PHE is strongly advising people to stop using the product and to seek medical help urgently if they are concerned they have an infection.
High factor sunscreen can decrease the risk of melanoma by 33%
A large study published by the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Oslo in the highly ranked Journal of Clinical Oncology found that using high factor sunscreen compared with low...
Should I Worry About Seroma?
A seroma is a buildup of fluid where tissue has been removed, often occurring as after surgery or an injury. Learn about them and their treatment here.
What is a Telangiectasia and Should I Be Worried?
Telangiectasias are small, broken, or widened blood vessels found near the surface of the skin. Learn about their causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Communication and coordination of care are important for ensuring lupus patients’ health
Results from a recent study suggest that improved communication and coordination of care between patients, physicians, and health insurers can provide important health benefits for patients with...
Over-the-counter head lice treatments are likely to fail
A recent review on head lice treatments available in the United States described a marked decline in the effectiveness of permethrin/synergized pyrethrins (collectively pyrethroids), likely due...
Fungi contribute to delayed healing of chronic wounds
Researchers in Pennsylvania and Iowa have discovered that fungal communities found in chronic wounds can form mixed bacterial-fungal biofilms and can be associated with poor outcomes and longer...
Should I Worry About a Papilloma?
Papillomas are benign lumps that may cause problems in some locations. Learn about their causes, symptoms, and treatment with this article.