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History of smoking decreases survival rate in melanoma patients
“We showed that cigarette smoking, a globally detrimental environmental factor,
modulates immunity, reducing the survival primarily in patie
by Cory Perla
Feb 21, 20191 min read


Virtual reality an effective tool for reducing pain during minor medical procedures
"Distraction techniques have long been used by doctors when performing these procedures - Virtual Reality is just particularly effectiv
by Cory Perla
Feb 6, 20191 min read


Analysis of blister fluid may help in diagnosis of burn depth and severity
Using mass spectometry, researchers analysed the proteomes of 56 samples of blister fluid from burns of different depths and reepithelializa
by Cory Perla
Jan 31, 20191 min read


Melanoma survival rate higher in states with more diagnosed cases
States including Oregon, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Vermont, and New Hampshire have a higher incidence of melanoma as well as a higher sur
by Cory Perla
Jan 24, 20191 min read


Six ways to prevent skin infections at the gym
“While skin infections are not a reason to cancel your gym membership, it is important to follow a few simple steps to avoid germs while you
by Bianca Quijano
Jan 14, 20192 min read


Cancer patients are at increased risk of shingles
Researchers say those diagnosed with cancer face an average of a 40 per cent higher risk of contracting shingles.
by Cory Perla
Jan 9, 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.
by Cory Perla
Jan 3, 20191 min read


Taking a probiotic while pregnant may help prevent eczema in children
Previous to this study researchers found that when given to children, probiotics can protect against eczema and other conditions such as ast
by Cory Perla
Dec 26, 20181 min read
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