by University of Rochester Medical Center A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative side effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Though the research is in the early stages (the patch hasn’t been tested in humans), it’s...
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Unique report details dermatological progression and effective treatment of a severe jellyfish sting
Experts describe in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine what patients and clinicians should expect after a severe jellyfish sting and recommend how to manage this for best results in the field and throughout follow-up treatment ELSEVIER Philadelphia, September 5, 2019 – A detailed case report and comprehensive sequence of photographs in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, published...
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Portable microwave tech used in treating skin lesions
A new method of using a Scottish company’s portable microwave technology to treat sun-damaged skin conditions is being tested by researchers at the University of Dundee. It is estimated that one in three people over 60 years old in the UK has at least one actinic keratosis (AK) lesion—the first appearance of a potential non-melanoma...
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Alternative medicines may aid in the treatment of psoriasis
A. Caresse Gamret, from the University of Miami, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to identify studies evaluating all documented CAM psoriasis interventions. Included interventions had more than one randomized clinical trial (RCT) supporting their use. (HealthDay)—Some complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) may be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis, according to a review published online Sept. 5...