The State of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapies to Accelerate Regeneration
Therapies using mesenchymal stem cells are quite widely used at the present time, but efficacy varies considerably, clinic by clinic, even between those groups ostensibly taking exactly the same approach to cell source and methodologies of treatment. Working with cells isn't easy, and very small differences in protocol can lead to large differences in the behavior and type of cells that result. The majority of such treatments see transplanted cells die quite quickly, but their signaling produces effects on native cell behavior. Suppression of chronic inflammation is the most consistent outcome, but improvements in regenera...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 9, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, March 9th 2020
In this study, we intravenously administrated the young mitochondria into aged mice to evaluate whether energy production increase in aged tissues or age-related behaviors improved after the mitochondrial transplantation. The results showed that heterozygous mitochondrial DNA of both aged and young mouse coexisted in tissues of aged mice after mitochondrial administration, and meanwhile, ATP content in tissues increased while reactive oxygen species (ROS) level reduced. Besides, the mitotherapy significantly improved cognitive and motor performance of aged mice. Our study, at the first report in aged animals, not only prov...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 8, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
HIF-1 and Age-Related Impairment of Neovascularization in Regeneration
Hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) is known to be important in skin aging, involved in the regulation of numerous processes relevant to the maintenance and structure of skin tissue. One of these is the growth of blood vessels that is required for regeneration to take place following injury. The dysfunction of HIF-1 signaling and consequent dysfunction in blood vessel regrowth is a feature of the varieties of non-healing wounds that are observed in older people. The open access paper here reviews what is known of HIF-1 in this context.
Oxygen is key to many processes of life and is involved in all stages of wound h...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 6, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211
It’s an all Vitamin C podcast episode. In this show we answer questions including…
Beauty Questions
Are there different grades of vitamin C/ascorbic acid since the prices vary so much for the same thing?
What is your opinion of the effectiveness of waterless Vitamin C products?
Does Vitamin C really do anything for your skin?
Is it ok to use jars for packaging?
Vitamin C in Cosmetics
Alright, let’s move on to the main show topic, Vitamin C! Now, Randy and I covered the topic way back in episode 31, but I thought it was time to revisit it. This is an ingredient that gets lots of positive press. A quick l...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast ascorbic acid vitamin C Source Type: blogs
Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211
It’s an all Vitamin C podcast episode. In this show we answer questions including…
Beauty Questions
Are there different grades of vitamin C/ascorbic acid since the prices vary so much for the same thing?
What is your opinion of the effectiveness of waterless Vitamin C products?
Does Vitamin C really do anything for your skin?
Is it ok to use jars for packaging?
Vitamin C in Cosmetics
Alright, let’s move on to the main show topic, Vitamin C! Now, Randy and I covered the topic way back in episode 31, but I thought it was time to revisit it. This is an ingredient that gets lots of positive press. A quick l...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast ascorbic acid vitamin C Source Type: blogs
A letter to her daughter: 8 things I learned from being a doctor and a mother
My dearest daughter, Life is unpredictable. In case I won’t be around one day, here are things I learned from being a doctor and a mother that can guide you always. 1. New level. New devil! There will never be a time outside of death that life will stand still. Embrace change and know that […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 1, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/tanya-kormeili" rel="tag" > Tanya Kormeili, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Dermatology Practice Management Source Type: blogs
Device Prints Scaffolds Inside Wounds to Replace Lost Tissue
3D printing of artificial scaffolds intended to replace injured tissues has become a ballyhooed technology that’s yet to prove itself in clinical practice. One issue that complicates things is that the scaffolds have to match the volume that they’ll be replacing, in both shape and the direction in which cells will have to grow. To do this, 3D models have to be created of the area to be treated and they have to intimately match each patient’s anatomy.
Bypassing all this, researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a bioprinter that deposits a biocompatible fibrous scaffold directly where...
Source: Medgadget - February 28, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Dermatology Emergency Medicine Materials Military Medicine Plastic Surgery Source Type: blogs
Welcome to prior-authorization hell
“What diagnosis do you want to use for those ear drops you sent on Mr. Johnson,” Jenn texted me. “ICD-L21.8 for seborrheic dermatitis?” Sigh. Welcome to prior-authorization hell. These are generic ear drops I ordered for presumed fungal infection of the external ear. The cash price for the d rops is $15 for a 10-milliliter bottle […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 26, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/rob-lamberts" rel="tag" > Rob Lamberts, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs
It Seems Many Patients Really Do Not Understand The Results Reports They May Be Able To Access In The #myHealthRecord.
This appeared last week:Online pathology results confuse patients Two studies highlight the risk of poor understanding and worry when patients access online results written for doctors19th February 2020By Reuters HealthMany patients have a hard time deciphering online test results, leading to unnecessary anxiety, doctors warn on the back of two new studies.The findings raise questions over the benefits versus risks of giving patients access to their digital pathology reports and highlight the need for test results to be written with patients in mind, they say in JAMA D...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - February 25, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Electronic Bandage Delivers Drugs, Leaves No Scar
Chronic wounds, such as those associated with diabetes, can be incredibly difficult to manage. Even the process of accessing and medicating the wound can be detrimental to healing. Researchers from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harvard Medical School, and University of Connecticut are now reporting on having developed an electronic bandage that can deliver multiple drugs deep into a wound and only when programmed to do so.
Wounds require different drugs at different stages of progression, but simply placing topical medication on the wound is not optimal. The new bandage has tiny needles that penetrate into the wounded...
Source: Medgadget - February 14, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Dermatology Medicine Rehab Surgery Source Type: blogs
Advise from Maui Dermatologist Dr. Micki Ly M.D – in Her Own Words – “ Mole removal can be a simple process ”
Dr. Ly's short Mole Removal Clip
Do You have a mole that is very obvious and unwanted? We can take care of that for you - it's called the mole removal. The process is very simple.
To view more information on Mole Removal and the reasons that you should have Dr. Ly evaluate them, if you have any, please visit the Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center website, just CLICK. (Source: aloha-dermatology.com)
Source: aloha-dermatology.com - February 11, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: bigwave Tags: Aloha Dermatology News Source Type: blogs
Skin care shouldn ’t be colorblind
In medicine, we are trained to be colorblind and treat all patients equally, to the best of our ability. The irony is that in dermatology we have to take skin color into account, because the color of the skin affects the presentation of skin conditions. This is important to consider in order to make an accurate diagnosis and weigh the best treatment options.
Appearance of skin conditions may vary based on skin color
Skin conditions may look different on darker skin than on lighter skin. For example, many rashes, including allergic reactions to medication, appear pink or red on lighter skin. On a person with darker skin, an...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jennifer Lin, MD Tags: Cosmetic surgery Health Skin and Hair Care Source Type: blogs
Facebook, M.D.: When Social Media Replaces Medical Advice
by Keisha Ray, Ph.D.
Like others in our WebMd culture I often go to the internet to research my symptoms, looking for possible solutions. When a physician gives me a medical diagnosis I will often go to the internet and research the diagnosis. The internet was particularly helpful when I fractured my ankle and when I was going through dermatological therapies. While I was going through therapies for these injuries and disorders what I found was that the internet’s greatest contribution was its communities of people who had some of the same experiences as myself.… (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - February 7, 2020 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Keisha Ray Tags: Cultural Ethics Featured Posts Health Care Justice Pediatrics Pharmaceuticals Public Health Social Justice Social Media Source Type: blogs
Contact Lenses, Skin Patches, Tatoo Inks Exposed to UV Change Color to Warn of Exposure
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can lead to the development of skin cancers, so limiting how much time one spends under the Sun’s rays and using sunscreen when necessary is critically important. Currently, there are few tools available that notify users of their UV exposure, especially those that are easy to wear, non-intrusive, and can be used even while at the beach.
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have now come up with a way to create all sorts of devices that change color when exposed to ultraviolet light. These include contact lenses, sunglasses, skin patches, and even tattoo ...
Source: Medgadget - February 6, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: Materials Source Type: blogs
Peptides in skin care – episode 208
Beauty questions answered today include
Is there a bar shampoo or bar conditioner that works as well as the ones out of a bottle?Why can’t everyone use retinol?Is sugaring dangerous? And does it work as well as waxing? Do peptides have an effect beyond moisturizing & is there a “best one” to pick?
Beauty Science News
Industry must take a wholistic approach to talking about ingredient safety
UV protection may not be enough for skin protection
Beauty Questions
Question 1 – Audio
Jennifer asks – Is it wishful thinking to hope that a bar shampoo or bar conditioner will ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast peptide retinol shampoo Source Type: blogs
