Dermatology

New research attempts to untangle the conflicting literature on whether statins and SSTIs are linked.

According to a new study, one more disease is associated with diabetes: twin study suggests genetic link between obesity, psoriasis and diabetes.

Treatment transmits vibration through the skin, activates cells and stimulates the healing process… Accelerated wound healing yields particular benefits in diabetes patients who suffer from skin ulcers. Faster wound healing also reduces the chances of getting infected, thus lowering amputation incidence and mortality rate. According to Dr. Mark Bass, from …

This week we have the second part of our two-art interview with Dr. Janice Smiell, CMO at Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. Dr. Smiell, and we delve a little deeper into the specifics of this new technology to heal chronic wounds using placental biomaterials. Steve Freed: With all the testing that is …

The way that type 2 diabetics respond to initial treatment could predict the long term effectiveness of their treatment regimen… There are a variety of treatment options for type 2 diabetics, with no clear reason why some drugs work better than others in some individuals. That is why diabetes treatment …

This week we are excited about our exclusive interview with Dr. Janice Smiell, CMO at Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. Dr. Smiell and her team have been doing some groundbreaking work on battling chronic wounds using placental biomaterials. Steve Freed:  Welcome, Dr. Janice Smiell. Let’s begin by having you tell us a …

Toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a common skin bacteria, caused glucose intolerance in rabbit cells… Bacteria and viruses have an obvious role in causing infectious diseases, but microbes have also been identified as the surprising cause of other illnesses, including cervical cancer (Human papilloma virus) and stomach ulcers …

Condition increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications… In a new study, diabetic patients with psoriasis generally had an increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications compared with diabetic patients without psoriasis. However, greater severity of psoriasis was not associated with a greater risk of diabetic complications. April W. Armstrong, …

New published research describes how aspirin acts on key skin cells called keratinocytes, delaying skin repair at wound sites….

Healthpath $6.99/iOS and $8.11 Android   MOWA – Mobile Wound Analyzer – is an app for the advanced management of pressure ulcers, diabetes and vascular disease. A sophisticated and practical software tool to analyze images of ulcers, it may also be useful as a reference manual and guide for post-visual …