Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified distinct traits in patients with atypical progeroid syndrome (APS), a rare premature aging disorder. The study found that APS patients exhibit unique clinical features, metabolic abnormalities, and delayed onset of symptoms, potentially explaining their longer lifespan.
SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateDec 15, 2009
A new tool called Color Test (CT) was implemented in the Tomato Analyzer (TA) software to analyze color in fruits and vegetables. The study found that CT accurately captured and described characteristic colors for various crops, including tomatoes and strawberries with nonuniform pigmentation.
SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalJournal of the American Society for Horticultural Science·DateFeb 26, 2009
Researchers have found that bone marrow-derived stem cells can increase production of the col7 protein and form anchoring fibrils, improving the connection between the dermis and epidermis. This treatment has shown promise in increasing survival time and reducing blister formation in mouse models of the disease.
SourceAmerican Society of Hematology·JournalBlood·DateDec 4, 2008
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A collaborative effort by Boston University researchers has discovered the TFAP2A gene is linked to Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome (BOFS), a disorder marked by clefting, skin anomalies, and eye abnormalities. The study's findings may lead to more precise diagnostic testing and suggest new research directions.
SourceBoston University·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics·DateApr 23, 2008
Dr. Peter H. Byers has received the March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for Lifetime Achievement in Genetics for his groundbreaking research on collagen gene mutations and their role in inherited disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and osteogenesis imperfecta. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of these...
A study published in Dermatologic Therapy reveals that rituximab effectively treats blistering skin diseases, including paraneoplastic pemphigus, by targeting abnormal immune responses. The drug's efficacy is being explored for other serious dermatological disorders, but its indications are still being defined.
SourceBlackwell Publishing Ltd.·JournalDermatologic Therapy·DateDec 14, 2007
Researchers have identified a natural compound, sulforaphane, found in broccoli that may treat a genetic skin disorder called epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS). Sulforaphane has been shown to induce the production of missing keratins in basal epidermis, potentially restoring skin integrity in EBS patients.
SourceAmerican Society for Cell Biology·DateDec 2, 2007
A study published by the American Academy of Neurology found that people with migraines have a thicker somatosensory cortex area, which processes pain and sensory information. This could lead to increased sensitivity to stimulation and contribute to other pain disorders.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateNov 19, 2007
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that adult mice can regenerate hair follicles by re-awakening dormant embryonic genes. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for hair loss, scarring alopecia, and other skin disorders.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalNature·DateMay 16, 2007
A new Stanford University School Medicine study finds that nearly as many men as women experience compulsive buying disorder, which is marked by binge buying and financial hardship. The study's findings contradict the widespread belief that most compulsive buyers are women.
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateSep 30, 2006
Researchers at LIAI have identified Borrelia burgdorferi's glycolipid as an immune system trigger for fighting Lyme disease. This discovery could lead to the development of a new vaccine against the tick-borne disorder.
SourceLa Jolla Institute for Immunology·JournalNature Immunology·DateAug 21, 2006
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Researchers found a defect in the ATP2C1 gene causing type 2 mosaicism in Hailey-Hailey disease. Skin cells from patterned lesions possessed the mutant gene, while others had the normal chromosome.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateNov 15, 2004
A new study suggests that using stents to open blocked blood vessels in branching passages can lead to a harmful blood flow pattern, resulting in rapid re-occlusion of the main branch. This contradicts previous findings that suggest stenting was more successful in non-bifurcated areas.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJun 1, 2004
Researchers have developed an antigen-specific ELISA test to diagnose lichen sclerosus by detecting circulating autoantibodies to extracellular matrix protein 1. This breakthrough diagnostic tool has the potential to improve disease management and treatment outcomes.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJun 1, 2004
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A recent study examined 350 adult volunteers and found that 3.6% developed harmless skin rashes after vaccination. The rashes cleared up on their own within one to three weeks without serious symptoms.
SourceInfectious Diseases Society of America·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·DateMar 17, 2004
Researchers have identified a new tick-borne disease in North Carolina and the Southeast that is distinct from Lyme disease. The disease, caused by an unknown organism, produces symptoms similar to ehrlichiosis but without a telltale rash. Investigation led by Dr. Kathryn Kirkland suggests the infection can be cured with antibiotics.
SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalArchives of Internal Medicine·DateJan 22, 1998