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Jan 8, 20192 min read

New tool indicates when IV antibiotics are needed for cellulitis in children

Researchers noted that a cut-off score of four to start IV antibiotics yielded the highest correct classification of 80% of patients (sensit

Jan 3, 20191 min read

Chronic diaper rash in children may be caused by food allergy

In some cases, diaper rash may be the only symptom of a food allergy, researchers reported.

Dec 17, 20182 min read

Lighter skin pigmentation may be caused by rapid genetic evolution

“[This is a] rare example of intense, ongoing adaptation in recent human history and is the first known example of adaptive gene flow at a p

Dec 7, 20182 min read

Skin reactions most common adverse events seen with complementary health products

Most of the cases of adverse events involved dermal allergies associated with the use of glucosamine products and most of the adulterated pr

Dec 5, 20181 min read

Indoor tanning more likely in young women influenced by social media

Young women who received health and beauty information from news sites rather than social media outlets were also more aware of the risks o

Dec 3, 20182 min read

Bacterium abundant in the skin becoming resistant to antibiotics, may cause harmful infections

Notably, there was a small number of healthy individuals who were found to be carrying the more lethal form of the bacteria without knowing

Nov 30, 20181 min read

Seasonal changes in skin lipids may worsen acne in winter

These lower levels of ceramides partly resolve in the summer months, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology

Nov 26, 20182 min read

New injectable hydrogel may help wounds heal faster

Researchers were able to create a macroporous hydrogel by combining readily available gelatin microgels—hydrogels that are a few hundred mic

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