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GLP-1 medications show mixed effects on body contouring outcomes

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For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. “As GLP-1 receptor agonist [GLP1ra] medications become increasingly integrated into the care … Read more

Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer

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Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver hormone therapy, according to the results of a large clinical trial led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Men with cancer that has spread just outside the prostate are given hormone therapy to suppress levels of testosterone which … Read more

AI-driven OCT imaging system enables precise wound healing assessment

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No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies disrupt the wound site and are too invasive for routine, repeated monitoring, and most medical imaging devices that could do the job are large, expensive and booked up with more pressing diagnostics. Clinicians typically resort to visual … Read more

Topical cream activates immune response to suppress skin cancer growth

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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

Training game helps nurses spot fungal infections in breastfeeding

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A new educational game simulates real breastfeeding complications, helping nurses learn how to spot and manage fungal nipple infections that can cause pain and early weaning. Study: Serious game prototype for nurses on nipple-areolar lesions resulting from fungal infections in breastfeeding. Image credit: Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock.com Pain during lactation forces many mothers to discontinue it prematurely, … Read more

How PIEZO2 Senses Touch: New Insights into Molecular Mechanisms & Sensory Disorders

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Archyde The sensation of touch, from a gentle tap to the feeling of clothing against skin, relies on a complex network of nerve cells and specialized proteins. Scientists have long known… You can read the full story here: How PIEZO2 Senses Touch: New Insights into Molecular Mechanisms & Sensory Disorders. Source link

Everything You Need to Know About Sun Protection for the Hair

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If your sunscreen routine this doesn’t extended beyond your forehead, you’re overlooking an important detail. While using an SPF on your scalp and hair may seem unnecessary, it’s far from a frivolous step. Skin experts agree that, just like choosing the right sunscreen for your face, safeguarding your scalp is essential. Featured in this article … Read more

Sucrose reduces pain in newborns during hospital needle procedures

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A new Cochrane review has found that sucrose can help with pain relief in newborn babies during common hospital procedures, such as venepuncture. This involves drawing blood with a needle, typically for testing. Newborns, especially preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), undergo numerous painful procedures. Because of their immature pain regulation, they can … Read more

Study finds microplastics in most prostate tumors

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Small fragments of plastic were found in nine out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds.  The small, single-center study was led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and its Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards. … Read more