A topical cream activated the skin’s immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), one of the most common cancers in the world, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Developed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University … Read more
Newswise — DALLAS – Feb. 27, 2026 – Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to reveal testosterone, present at higher levels in males, as a key driver of infection. … Read more
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 8, 2026 01:55 PM IST A recent reel by creator Dr Fahad Imtiaz on Instagram has raised eyebrows. In the video, he shared an experience from his clinic: “There was a patient who had good skin, but we noticed some dandruff on his scalp. We gave him a ketoconazole shampoo and … Read more
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a skin condition characterised by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Its symptoms can impact everyday and social activities and have downstream impacts on psychological well-being. Eczema is a common condition among the UK population, and this is supported by estimates generated by GlobalData epidemiologists. GlobalData forecasts show that the … Read more
Micah T. Prochaska, MD, MSc | Image Credit: University of Chicago School of Medicine A recent secondary analysis of data from the Myocardial Ischemia and Transfusion (MINT) trial has found no difference in quality of life (QOL) outcomes between liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia.1 Thanks to advances … Read more
Key Points Alopecia areata incidence increased globally between 1990 and 2021. Teh condition is linked to mental health issues and reduced quality of life. Regional disparities exist, with higher rates in north America. Comorbidities like atopic dermatitis and anxiety disorders show strong correlations. Global Rise in Alopecia Areata Cases Examined updated June 02, […] … Read more
Alopecia areata cases increased from 1990 to 2021, highlighting the need for further research into socioeconomic factors and disease burden. | Image Credit: Yurii Kibalnik – stock.adobe.com Global incidence of alopecia areata increased from 1990 to 2021 with age-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) slightly declining, highlighting the complex socioeconomic factors, health care access, and disease burden … Read more
New findings from a real-world study has demonstrated long-term safety of secukinumab in people with psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).1 “Patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as PsO, PsA and AS, require prolonged treatment and are more susceptible to developing AEs as observed in clinical studies and case reports. Therefore, there … Read more
Nicholas Todhunter, DO Credit: AHN The neuroscience program at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital plays a vital role in providing advanced neurological care to patients in the Erie region — reducing the need to travel to a major city for many conditions. Without this local access, many would face delays in receiving life-saving or quality-of-life-enhancing treatment. … Read more
Significant differences in gut microbiome composition were found among pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting further investigation surrounding gut microbiome dysregulation. | Image Credit: HendraGalus – stock.adobe.com Pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa may experience gut microbiome dysregulation, which could link to mental disorders by directly modulating neural signals from the gut, but further research is … Read more