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Possible role for antibiotics in melanoma Tx
Mitoribosome-targeting antibiotics may help in the treatment of melanoma, according to new findings. The authors of the study, published...
John Evans
Jul 23, 20212 min read


VIDEO: Researchers discover process behind molecule that improves appearance of surgical scars
Researchers have uncovered how the alphaCT1 molecule influences the behaviour of collagen-producing fibroblasts.
Jeremy Visser
Jul 21, 20211 min read


Patients with psoriasis have double the mortality risk
A new study adds fresh evidence supporting previous findings regarding the independent mortality risk associated with psoriasis. The...
John Evans
Jul 19, 20211 min read


New insights found regarding rapid-onset contact allergy
Researchers in Denmark have identified a subgroup of allergic reactions that may explain why some people react much more quickly to...
John Evans
Jul 16, 20212 min read


VIDEO: Handwashing and domestic hygiene practices should not impair childhood immunity, study shows
According to a new study, increased handwashing and domestic hygiene practices need not conflict with the 'hygiene hypothesis'.
Jeremy Visser
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Dr. Neil Shear speaks on SJS in first episode of new podcast
Dr. Neil Shear is launching a new podcast, Shear Listening Pleasure (SLP). In this program, the former Head of Dermatology at Sunnybrook...
John Evans
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Herpes zoster more common in patients with psoriasis, with a higher incidence in those on biologics
A retrospective study from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database of 92,374 patients with psoriasis indicates that those...
Allan Ryan
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Norwegian women's melanoma risk not raised by outdoor physical activity
Findings from a large population-based study suggest that outdoor physical activity does not raise the risk of cutaneous melanoma in...
John Evans
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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