Dermatology

Despite their reputation for deadly attacks on humans and pets, alligators are wiggling their way toward a new role as potential lifesavers in medicine. Biochemists described how proteins in gator blood may provide a source of powerful new antibiotics to help fight infections associated with diabetic ulcers, severe burns, and …

New research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions – diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Many people with diabetes also have psoriasis, which increases their risk even more then the 3 times greater risk for heart attacks then those without diabetes.

According to a feasibility study, Dermatologists can consult on wound care via cell phone, improving the quality of care and reduce costs.