University of Rochester Medical Center researchers found a new protein produced excessively in malignant melanoma, a discovery that is particularly relevant as skin cancer rates climb dramatically among young women. The protein, IMP-3, is not over-expressed in harmless moles but is increased in the most dangerous types of skin cancer, and in a subset of lesions that can be difficult to predict called thin melanomas.

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Posted: July 18th, 2008 under skin health.
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Galderma Pharma S.A., a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, has announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved Differin® Gel 0.1% (adapalene), a novel topical treatment for acne vulgaris in Japan. The drug will be marketed in Japan by Galderma KK, the fully-owned Japanese arm of Galderma, and strategic alliance partner Shionogi.

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Children aged 4 and younger were hospitalized with skin infections more than 34,000 times in 2006, a 150 percent increase from 2000, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The data are included in a new AHRQ analysis of hospitalization trends among children 17 and younger. It shows skin infections ranked as the 8th most common reason for child hospitalizations in 2006, up from 17th in 2000.

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Video games — often regarded as nothing more than mindless entertainment for lethargic kids and teens — are proving to be an effective, new tool to motivate patients to perform rehabilitation exercises. The Burn Center is also employing a special add-on to the Nintendo Wii system, Guitar Hero III.

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Rib-X Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (”Rib-X” or the “Company”), a development-stage company focused on the discovery and development of novel antibiotics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections, announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial for an intravenous form of antibiotic compound RX-3341 in the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSIs). The safety and efficacy study will be conducted at 35 sites across the United States.

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Posted: July 16th, 2008 under skin health.
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Medspas of America Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MEDP), http://www.medspasofamerica.com. Two important clinical tests and nine additional clinical observations have been completed on Penzyme, leading to extremely favorable results and excellent news for Medspas. Penzim is the active and main ingredient in its Natural Renu anti-aging cream and gel.

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Posted: July 15th, 2008 under skin health.
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Sunning in the summer feels oh-so-good. But ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. UV exposure even when no sunburn occurs increases the risk of cancer. Savvy use of sunscreen reduces the risk of damage from the sun’s harmful rays.

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A newly available treatment already has benefited several individuals with aggressive malignancies. Offered through NeoPlas Innovation, this regimen has arrested or eradicated tumors in more than 80% of initial patients. Director of Research Dr. Stephen Cantrell emphasized that human testing is in its early stages, but added, “These results have surprised us. This is far beyond what currently available standard treatments achieve.

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A standardized 60-second hair count is a reliable method when assessing hair shedding, according to an article released on June 16, 2008 in the Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. According to the study, assessment of shedding, as opposed to baldness, is not standardized across the medical profession.

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People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilizing plaster cast. If the fracture is stable, then encouraging them to walk soon after surgery is also beneficial. However, increased activity does increase the chance of experiencing problems with the surgical wound.

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