New peer-reviewed, published research finds that daily use of the dietary ingredient BioCell Collagen® can visibly reduce facial lines and crow’s feet wrinkles and boost skin elasticity MWWPR In one of the most substantial studies of a skin health supplement, BioCell Collagen®, was found to visibly reduce common signs of skin aging, including lines and wrinkles, within 12 weeks of daily use. The...
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New peanut allergy treatment shows effectiveness and safety
by Mark Derewicz, University of North Carolina Health Care People allergic to peanuts may have a new way to protect themselves from severe allergic reactions to accidental peanut exposure. It’s called sublingual immunotherapy—or SLIT—and it involves putting a miniscule amount of liquefied peanut protein under the tongue, where it is absorbed immediately into the blood...
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Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress, Rutgers studies find
Studies examine the role of psycho-social factors in oral health among older Chinese Americans RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline. Two Rutgers studies, co-authored by Darina Petrovsky, Bei Wu,...
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Protein tangles linked with dementia seen in patients after single head injury
by Imperial College London Scientists have visualised for the first time protein ‘tangles’ associated with dementia in the brains of patients who have suffered a single head injury. This is the finding of a new study led by scientists from Imperial College London, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. In the early-stage study, researchers studied...
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Regulatory issues and challenges for 3D-printed medical devices
by Lander Veulemans 3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing, has been on the rise in the medical world. The process of creating a three-dimensional item by constructing successive layers of raw material has already proven its purpose in orthopedic surgery and related fields in the last 10 years. However, a new technique often entails...
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Researchers find alarming risk for people coming off chronic opioid prescriptions
Patients on chronic opioid prescriptions were 3x more likely to die of an overdose in the years that followed coming off opioids UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON HEALTH SCIENCES/UW MEDICINE With a huge push to reduce opioid prescribing, little is known about the real-world benefits or risks to patients. A recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found an alarming outcome: Patients coming off opioids for pain were three times...
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36% of proton pump inhibitor prescriptions for older adults may be unnecessary
by Enrique Rivero, University of California, Los Angeles One in eight older adults was prescribed proton pump inhibitor drugs, which are used to treat gastric ulcers or to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding in those taking blood thinners. About 36 percent of those prescriptions were potentially unnecessary, a study found, primarily because people took them far longer...
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High blood pressure treatment may slow cognitive decline
by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow this down, according to a preliminary study presented by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions. “The findings are important because high blood pressure and cognitive decline are two...
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Optogenetics in Cellular Biology and Human Disease Models
By Clare Knight, B.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Liji Thomas, MD What is Optogenetics?Optogenetics is a combination of the manipulation of genes and optics in living tissues. This technique uses light-responsive proteins called opsins. This allows scientists to switch selective neurons on or off precisely and selectively. The involvement of these proteins within cultured cells of the...
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How to treat and prevent bumps after waxing
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Causes Treatment options Prevention Outlook Waxing is a quick way to remove hair from most areas of the body. However, it is common for bumps to develop on the skin after waxing. Many people will observe small, red bumps on the skin immediately after waxing....