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Video: Register for the sixth Skin Spectrum Summit
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 4.75 Mainpro+
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Study finds certain immunosuppressing treatments do not increase risk for Covid-19
Patients on immunosuppressive therapies for common skin and rheumatic diseases are not at an increased risk for contracting Covid-19.
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Studying live cells from EB wound dressings provides new insights into healing
Researchers studying epidermolysis bullosa (EB), using the unusual approach of collecting live cells from discarded wound dressings, have...
John Evans
Sep 18, 20203 min read


VIDEO: Altered skin microbiome improves eczema in children
By altering the skin microbiome using live bacteria, researchers were able to improve eczema in children, according to a new study.
Cory Perla
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Fall babies are at higher risk of a lifetime of allergic diseases
Researchers have determined the time of year a baby is born may be a risk factor for allergic diseases.
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Genetic influence on sun-seeking identified
Researchers have identified a link between sun-seeking behaviour and specific genes known to be involved with addiction and certain...
John Evans
Sep 11, 20202 min read


VIDEO: Underlying skin conditions do not increase susceptibility to Covid-19
In a new study, researchers from Seoul, South Korea have found that underlying skin disorders do not predispose patients to Covid-19.
Cory Perla
Sep 9, 20201 min read


Identified: Mechanical factors involved in development of skin cancer aggression
Researchers have identified ways that mechanical stress in tissue surrounding pre-malignant cells in the skin can strongly influence the...
John Evans
Sep 4, 20203 min read
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