Biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade sensitivity in Merkel cell carcinoma identified
A new study published in Cancer Discovery suggests that Merkel cell carcinoma patients with higher levels of preexisting tissue-resident...
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Allan Ryan
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Scientists find potential breakthrough in lupus treatment
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified a molecular defect that may be responsible for...
Allan Ryan
Apr 12 min read
Racial bias persists in dermatologic diagnosis despite input from AI
A new study from Northwestern University in Chicago has identified a concerning trend in the accuracy of skin disease diagnosis across...
John Evans
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Topical synthetic melanin could prevent, aid repair of skin injury
Researchers have developed a synthetic melanin that could be formulated into topical preparations to protect the skin from the sun and...
John Evans
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Colourism driving unsafe skin bleaching in the U.S.
The practice of skin bleaching is widespread in the U.S. among individuals with darker complexions—especially women—yet users of these...
John Evans
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Increasing follicle stem cell flexibility and hair growth
Early research in an animal model suggests it may be possible to soften hair follicle stem cells, making it easier for the cells to grow...
John Evans
Feb 17, 20232 min read
High-dose vitamin D reduces chemical-induced skin inflammation
High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immunoprotection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes, and a...
Allan Ryan
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Patients with major medical illnesses may choose cosmetic surgery
Looking healthy is important for some people with serious illnesses, and there are those who turn to cosmetic surgery to achieve this...
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