News tagged with skin ulcers

US probes mystery disease killing Arctic seals

US scientists are hoping to uncover answers behind a mysterious disease that has emerged in Arctic seal populations, causing skin lesions, lethargy and death, officials said Friday.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Human stem cells promote healing of diabetic ulcers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Treatment of chronic wounds is a continuing clinical problem and socio-economic burden with diabetic foot ulcers alone costing the NHS £300 million a year. Scientists in Bristol have found ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New technology could stamp out bacteria in persistent wounds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Using an advanced form of a rubber stamp, researchers have developed a way to adhere an ultra-thin antibacterial coating to a wound.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Apr 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New delivery system for Viagra ingredient

Scientists are reporting development and successful initial tests of a potential new delivery system for the biological signaling agent responsible for the effects of Viagra. It could be used to deliver the ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Parasites persuade immune cells to invite them in for dinner, says new research

The parasites that cause leishmaniasis use a quirky trick to convince the immune system to effectively invite them into cells for dinner, according to a new study published today in PLoS Pathogens. The re ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Diabetes drug lowers amputation risk

(AP) -- Doctors who gave diabetics a drug originally intended to lower patients' cholesterol found it reduced their risk of so-called minor amputation by 36 percent, a new analysis of research says. Researchers in Australia, ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Stockings for stroke patients don't work

(AP) -- Special stockings commonly given to stroke patients to prevent blood clots don't work, a new study reported Wednesday.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Frog's immune system is key in fight against killer virus

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered how changes to a frog's immune system may be the key to beating a viral infection which is devastating frog populations across the UK.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study reveals possible link between IBD therapy and skin cancer

Findings from a new retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego indicate that patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0