July 03, 2025

Is Skin Thicker with Vitamin C?

Vitamin C may help thicken human skin by epigenetically activating genes involved in cell growth, according to new research using a lab-grown human skin model. The study found that vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, promotes epidermal proliferation by modifying gene activity through DNA demethylation.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

CGM Boosts Wound Healing, Lowers A1c: Study

Short-term CGM use improved A1c, wound healing, and reduced ED visits in diabetic foot patients, per data from ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 26, 2025

First Targeted Therapy Approved for BP

The FDA has approved dupilumab as the first targeted treatment for adults with bullous pemphigoid, showing improved remission rates and reduced corticosteroid use.

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June 25, 2025

Medical Oddities: Tomb Fungus, Cancer Hope?

Hot nights, healing skin, and ancient fungus: medicine’s weirdest wins this week.

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November 01, 2024

Are Toothbrushes More Viral Than Showerheads?

Study finds your toothbrush hosts primarily human-associated bacteria including Klebsiella, Streptococcus, and Veillonella, while showerheads harbor environmental microbes.

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November 18, 2024

Apocrine Gland Changes in Early Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A recent study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology identified potential early factors in the development of hidradenitis suppurativa, involving apocrine gland damage and keratin release, offering insights into potential biomarkers for disease severity and progression.

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January 07, 2025

Patient Insights on HRQOL in Chronic GVHD

Explore how cutaneous graft-versus-host disease impacts patients’ quality of life across physical, psychological, and social domains.

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May 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Fingernail Selfies Spot Anemia

Tea, tech, TikTok & toxins: surprising health twists hiding in phones, roads, and skin care.

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