Ivani ’s genetic disease is worsening as she ages. Her mother hopes Australia’s new biobank will help
Exclusive: National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will store blood test and skin biopsy samples from children with diseases such as muscular dystrophyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastBindu Shree remembers her daughter Ivani had “such a nice plump face as a baby”, but now she sees gravity pulling down her four-year-old’s cheeks as the muscles in her face become weaker.When Ivani was diagnosed with a genetic muscle disease at four months, Shree ’s first response was to ask the doctors, “What’s the treatment? What can we do to...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 20, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Natasha May Tags: Health Australia news Children's health Medical research Source Type: news
Scientists Have Identified the Lyme Disease Genes Responsible for Severe Symptoms
Lyme disease was first identified in 1975, in Lyme, Conn., but scientists still have more questions than answers about how the bacteria responsible for the condition that wreaks such havoc for some people, leaving them with debilitating symptoms for years, while causing relatively mild disease for others. Tests for Lyme have high false negative rates, especially early in the infection, so even detecting the disease is challenging.
In a paper published in PLOS Pathogens, an international group of researchers report on the most comprehensive analysis of the Borrelia burgdorferi genome to date, which provides clues about w...
Source: TIME: Science - August 31, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
I was diagnosed with skin cancer. All I cared about was my looks
The dermatologist called with the results of my biopsy. I was not expecting her to say: "You have skin cancer." She explained that the spot under my left eye would have to be surgically removed. I was shocked and hung up the phone in tears. I continued to feel depressed and stressed for weeks.…#flawless #burundi #afghanistan #uganda #rebekahburroway #stonybrookuniversity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Reviews Recent Pediatric Skin Biopsy Trends Study Reviews Recent Pediatric Skin Biopsy Trends
Among the most common diagnoses, one clear outlier at the start of the pandemic was apparent, the researchers report.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 27, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Cochrane Lifetime and Emeritus Members
Cochrane is proud to announce new lifetime and emeritus memberships,recognizing the extraordinary contributions of individuals who have made an exceptional, long-standing contribution to Cochrane ’s work and leadership.Cochrane ' s strength is in its collaborative, global community. Over the last 30 years, our members and supporters from more than 130 countries have worked together to produce credible, accessible health information and help inform health decision-making. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us.Cochrane ’s Membership schemehelps reward everyone who hel...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Hugh Jackman Urges Sunscreen Use After Skin Cancer Scare
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 -- Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.
Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter account. " I just went to my doctor... and she... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Joe Biden's Basal Cell Carcinoma
(MedPage Today) -- Last month, President Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest. White House physician Kevin O'Connor, DO, is now reporting that the biopsy results of the lesion confirmed that the growth was a basal cell carcinoma (BCC... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
What is PAN?
Discussion
Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. Often, the term implies the arterial vessels, but venous and capillary vessels can be affected. The nomenclature to describe vasculitis and its classification have varied over time. Arterial vessel size is one method and some more common entities include:
Small vessel, mainly
Granulomatous – granulomatosis with polyangiitis (aka Wegener’s granulomatosis), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (aka Churg Strauss syndrome)
Nongranulomatous – Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), microscopic polyangiitis
Medium vessel, mainly
Childhood sys...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 27, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good results for 2022 despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Basel, 2 February 2023Group sales grow by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs, despite lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisionsPharmaceuticals Division salesincrease by 2%; continued strong growth of newer medicines more than compensating for the impact of biosimilars and lower sales of Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19)Diagnostics Division salesgrow by 3%; ongoing strong momentum in base business (+7%) more than compensating for the continuing decline in the demand for COVID-19 tests in the second half of the yearHighlightsin the fourth quarter of 2022 (incl. January 2023):US approvals ofLun...
Source: Roche Media News - February 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good results for 2022 despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Group sales grow by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs, despite lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisionsPharmaceuticals Division salesincrease by 2%; continued strong growth of newer medicines more than compensating for the impact of biosimilars and lower sales of Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19)Diagnostics Division salesgrow by 3%; ongoing strong momentum in base business (+7%) more than compensating for the continuing decline in the demand for COVID-19 tests in the second half of the yearHighlightsin the fourth quarter of 2022 (incl. January 2023):US approvals ofLunsumio (follicular lymp...
Source: Roche Investor Update - February 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
A rare genetic cause for a common medical condition
Genetic testing for inherited conditions is performed on a patient's DNA taken from either blood, saliva or, rarely, skin biopsy. This information from a person ’s DNA can provide diagnostic workup of rare inherited conditions. And together with a comprehensive personal and family history, it can help patients understand how a genetic disorder may affect them and their family. Diagnosed with diabetes more than a decade ago, Sandy Witbeck has followed the prescribed treatment for her disease. Still, she knew something else was wrong. To find… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 9, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What is a Dilated Pore of Winer?
Discussion
Dilated pore of Winer (DPW) was first described by Louis H. Winer in 1954 in his article entitled “The Dilated Pore, A Trichepithelioma.”
It is a benign follicular tumor with particular histopathological characteristics. Its’ differential diagnosis includes:
Comedomal acne
Pilar sheath acanthoma – seen as a solitary papule with keratin plug on the central area of face
Nevus comedomes – multiple dark comedomes with central dilated dark openings
Epidermal inclusion cysts – more nodular with or without keratin plug where the keratin material has a foul odor
Tricofolliculoma
Basa...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 7, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche records solid results for the first nine months of 2022
Group salesup 2%[1] at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs; as expected, significantly lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisions in the third quarterSales in the Pharmaceuticals Divisionat the previous year ’s level with significantly lower sales of COVID-19-related products (Ronapreve and Actemra/RoActemra) and losses to biosimilars, offset by strong growth of newer medicinesSales in the Diagnostics Divisionrise 6%; base business remains strong; as expected, demand for COVID-19 tests sharply down in third quarterHighlights in the third quarter:EU approval forVabysmo (severe eye diseases)US approval...
Source: Roche Investor Update - October 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche records solid results for the first nine months of 2022
Basel, 18 October 2022Group salesup 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs; as expected, significantly lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisions in the third quarterSales in the Pharmaceuticals Divisionat the previous year ’s level with significantly lower sales of COVID-19-related products (Ronapreve and Actemra/RoActemra) and losses to biosimilars, offset by strong growth of newer medicinesSales in the Diagnostics Divisionrise 6%; base business remains strong; as expected, demand for COVID-19 tests sharply down in third quarterHighlights in the third quarter:EU approval forVabysmo (severe eye ...
Source: Roche Media News - October 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
First Skin Biopsy Report Can Bias Second Reading First Skin Biopsy Report Can Bias Second Reading
Prior knowledge of a first dermatopathologist report biases the second opinion, defeating its independence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - August 23, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
