Dermatology and Venereology
Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

by Sue Benzuly, RNWe know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash."Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation i

Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

by Sue Benzuly, RNWe know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash."Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation i
The quest to conquer latent HIV and end the AIDS pandemic

The quest to conquer latent HIV and end the AIDS pandemic

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyHIV-1 Latency can occur in a number of different anatomical sites, as well as multiple immunological cell types. Latent virus is not detectable by the host imm

The quest to conquer latent HIV and end the AIDS pandemic

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyHIV-1 Latency can occur in a number of different anatomical sites, as well as multiple immunological cell types. Latent virus is not detectable by the host imm
HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

by Bruno Geoffroy, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to

HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

by Bruno Geoffroy, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to
Genomic sequencing method may help curtail syphilis spread

Genomic sequencing method may help curtail syphilis spread

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineRelationship between Treponema pallidum genome copies in extracted DNA, rTMA time on Aptima assay, and ability to recover complete genome. T. pallidu

Genomic sequencing method may help curtail syphilis spread

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineRelationship between Treponema pallidum genome copies in extracted DNA, rTMA time on Aptima assay, and ability to recover complete genome. T. pallidu
Lab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection

Lab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyTransmission electron microscopy analysis of skin organoids. (a) and (b) show destroyed organelles, degrading cytoplasm (black arrowheads), an

Lab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection

byKing Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyTransmission electron microscopy analysis of skin organoids. (a) and (b) show destroyed organelles, degrading cytoplasm (black arrowheads), an
AI software shows significant improvement in skin cancer detection, new study shows

AI software shows significant improvement in skin cancer detection, new study shows

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSkin cancer detection using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved, new research has shown, with

AI software shows significant improvement in skin cancer detection, new study shows

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSkin cancer detection using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved, new research has shown, with
'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

byNorthwestern UniversityThe synthetic melanin is being applied to inflamed skin. Just under the surface of the skin are green free radicals, also known as ROS, or "reactive oxygen species.

'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

byNorthwestern UniversityThe synthetic melanin is being applied to inflamed skin. Just under the surface of the skin are green free radicals, also known as ROS, or "reactive oxygen species.
First rapid tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea exhibit 100% sensitivity

First rapid tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea exhibit 100% sensitivity

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversitySchematic representation of two approaches based on changes in absorbance and lateral flow methods, utilizing novel oligonucleotide probes ta

First rapid tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea exhibit 100% sensitivity

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversitySchematic representation of two approaches based on changes in absorbance and lateral flow methods, utilizing novel oligonucleotide probes ta
Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount

Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount
FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People wi

FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People wi