An end to grey hair and crows-feet could be just 10years away after scientists demonstrated it is possible to reverse ageing in animals. Using a new technique which takes adult cells back to their embryonic form, US researchers at the Salk Institute in California, showed it was possible to reverse ageing in mice, allowing the...
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Topical skin cream for treatment of basal cell carcinoma shows promise as an alternative to surgery — ScienceDaily
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a type of skin cancer, is the most common form of human cancer. With a growing aging population, BCC rates are climbing at an alarming rate, with reported cases rising by as much as 10% per year. Rising demand makes a simple and effective treatment for BCC appealing to both practitioners...
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Topical skin cream for Basal cell carcinoma- An alternative to surgery
For basal cell carcinoma, an initial treatment success has been realized with imiquimod, which appears to be sustained over a five-year period, report researchers. Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer the most common form of human cancer. With a growing aging population, BCC are rates are increasing at an alarming rate of around...
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Your left hand knows what your right hand is doing
The saying goes that ”your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is doing,’ but actually, your left hand is paying more attention than you’d think. Researchers found that when people practiced finger movements with their right hand while watching their left hand on 3-D virtual reality headsets, they could use their left hand...
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Your left hand knows what your right hand is doing
Summary: The saying goes that ”your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is doing,’ but actually, your left hand is paying more attention than you’d think. Researchers found that when people practiced finger movements with their right hand while watching their left hand on 3-D virtual reality headsets, they could use their left...
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Parkinson’s disease: Blocking brain enzyme corrects motor symptoms in mice
Parkinson’s disease and symptoms: Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that results due to loss of dopamine -producing cells in the brain. It has four main symptoms: 1. Tremor 2. Rigidity 3. Slowness of movement. 4. Impaired balance and coordination. Other symptoms may be: Depression and emotional changes Difficulty speaking, chewing, swallowing Constipation or urinary...
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A diabetic drug controlling tumor division
Outline: Metformin is an FDA- approved drug to control blood glucose in type 2 diabetes. But a study by Massachusetts General Hospital found it also controls cancer The drug shuts off molecules needed for cancer to invade and grow in cells Metformin targets the liver to lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes patients. But...
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Aluminium causing Alzheimer’s!
New findings confirm the metal plays a devastating role in brain disease. Crucial facts: Chris Exley is a professor in bioinorganic chemistry based at Keele University A link between Aluminium and Alzheimer’s has existed for many years But a lack of evidence has caused the scientific community to remain unsure However, his new research confirms...
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The connection between LASIK and Dry eyes
LASIK- Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is the most common type of laser eye surgery. Its used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. According to FDA, USA the procedure entails many unavoidable risks and complications in some patients. The most common complication is dry eyes. Contents of this article: What is LASIK? Why might LASIK lead...
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Skin cells ‘crawl’ together to heal wounds treated with unique hydrogel layer
Summary: Scientist have demonstrated for the first time that their peptide-hydrogel biomaterial prompts skin cells to ‘crawl’ toward one another, closing chronic, non-healing wounds often associated with diabetes, such as bed sores and foot ulcers. Chronic wounds- new modality of healing with peptides. Time may not heal all wounds, but a proprietary mix of peptides...