Dermatology 2023 | International Conference on Dermatology and cosmetology

A new study led by McGill University examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230831/Higher-Income-Individuals-at-Increased-Risk-of-Melanoma-in-Atlantic-Canada.aspx

An uptick in fevers detected among children at more than two dozen hospitals in North America during COVID-19 highlights the question whether there are normally more autoinflammatory disorders such as recurrent fevers among children going overlooked in non-pandemic times, according to a new study by researchers including a CDI physician-scientist. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230829/Recurrent-fevers-in-children-may-be-more-common-than-previously-thought-study-suggests.aspx

An examination of the SCALE-UP Counts program was recently published in the journal Pediatrics. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230824/SCALE-UP-Counts-program-shows-text-messaging-can-be-an-effective-tool-for-public-health.aspx

The genetic etiology by whole-exome sequencing (WES). source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230823/The-value-of-whole-exome-sequencing-as-a-first-tier-genetic-test-in-the-diagnosis-of-skin-disorders.aspx

As a single organ, our skin is able to perform a broad repertoire of vital functions. Dermatology experts call for a reference guide to single-cell composition of normal human skin, which is still lacking. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230821/Global-team-of-experts-outlines-roadmap-for-human-skin-cell-atlas.aspx

Researchers discuss current therapeutic interventions for atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230821/The-standard-of-care-and-recent-advancements-in-the-control-of-skin-inflammation.aspx

A recent study revealed the possibility of combining knowledge representation models and collective intelligence for medical diagnosis. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230817/Study-explores-the-use-of-collective-intelligence-to-improve-medical-diagnosis.aspx

Improvement in psoriasis (Ps) through nutritional strategies. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230815/Can-nutritional-interventions-positively-impact-psoriasis-severity.aspx

Prolonged use of corticosteroids, such as prednisolone, has been shown to cause osteoporosis and therefore increases the risk of breaking a bone. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230810/Patients-prescribed-corticosteroids-less-likely-to-receive-fracture-preventive-care.aspx

The first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls not only shows that hair whorl direction has a genetic basis, but also that it is affected by multiple genes. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230809/Study-reveals-the-genetics-of-hair-whorl-direction.aspx

Authors assessed the opportunities and challenges brought on by the swift transition to virtual consultations. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230804/The-impacts-and-implications-of-virtual-consultations-in-cancer-genetics-amid-the-COVID-19-pandemic.aspx

Beachgoers are familiar with the experience of spending hours in the sun, going home, and noticing only hours later that their skin has changed color. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230803/Study-uncovers-the-science-behind-the-bodys-tanning-process-after-leaving-the-beach.aspx