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Recently approved vaccine for shingles shows promise over leading vaccine, but could cause adverse s

The study, titled Efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of herpes zoster vaccines in adults aged 50 and older: systematic review and network m

Real-time NO measurement needed in evaluating diabetic ulcer healing

The current practice to evaluate NO activity in wounds is to measure nitrite, a byproduct of NO, as a proxy, as it is more stable. However t

Minimally invasive injections of biomolecules into cells possible with new device

In the device created by Dr. Lee and his colleagues, the nanoneedles are partly embedded in a thin flexible and transparent bio-patch that c

Fully human skin cultures created with laminin

Traditionally, human skin cells have been cultured using combined human-animal culture methodologies. These techniques expose patients to th

Expensive vs inexpensive skin creams: 7 allergen types more commonly found in expensive brands

Fragrances were the most common potential allergens found in the expensive moisturizers—found in 88%—and of all of the allergen types, were

Wounds: Faster healing time and improved outcomes achieved with new combination therapy

In 2015, researchers discovered that during the wound healing process, an enzyme called fidgetin-like 2 (FL2) delays skin cells from migrati

Moderate-thickness application of topicals safe before daily radiotherapy Tx

"Based on the results of this study, the use of topical agents just before radiation therapy can be safely liberalized, which may impro

Wound healing: E-cigarette vapour not safer than smoking

“Based on our findings, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes as it relates to timely wound healing,” said Dr. J

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