APOSEC is a biologic wound-healing agent developed by thoracic surgeon Hendrik Jan Ankersmit from MedUni Vienna. Together with dermatological basic researcher Michael Mildner, also from MedUni Vienna, he has now also investigated the efficacy of the substance in the treatment of allergic skin lesions such as contact dermatitis, since the anti-inflammatory effects of APOSEC are […]
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A number of recent cases suggest that sex reassignment surgeries remain the most controversial tool of gender transitioning due to their irreversibility. Therefore the surgeons of the leading cosmetic surgery center Nordesthetics clinic suggest gradual and mostly reversible transitioning to their transgender patients. The growing phenomenon of transgender detransitioning has hit the headlines recently. Although […]
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Lip-plumping tools are everywhere. From suction devices to shiny glosses, there’s something for everyone. I see new products surfacing all the time. That’s no surprise to anyone though, given the huge rise over the past few years in the number of people having dermal fillers injected into their lips. But I worry about the real damage they’re doing. And with words […]
If you’ve got an interest in hair restoration, or you’re worried about losing your own locks, chances are you saw the news announcing a ‘critical breakthrough’ in the fight against hair loss. Newspapers and websites trumpeted a ‘cure for baldness’, courtesy of scientists at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in La Jolla, California. […]
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New research on two people born with extra functional fingers has shown how the brain adapts to the workload imposed by more digits. The findings could show us how to tap into the brain’s resources to control robotic extra limbs and digits. Worldwide, about one in every 500 babies are born with extra fingers or […]
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Rebecca Wallersteiner is blown away by Sarah Hayward’s dazzling ‘The High Maintenance Garden’ for the MND Association tipped to win Gold at The Chelsea Flower Show 2019 One garden to look forward to at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower show is Sue Hayward’s ‘The High Maintenance Garden for the MND Association’ which is tipped to […]
Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for those born with cleft conditions. Last year, we provided more than 21,000 patients with surgery and dental care, delivered over 415,000 patient interactions (including patient health screenings; operations and post-operative care; dental screenings and procedures) across 100 sites in 28 countries. However […]
Although every healthy human brain is able to perceive music, musician’s brains are more finely attuned to these tasks. Earlier this month, artist and academic, Dr Pauline Amos performed live, in Crossrail Place Roof Garden, Canary Wharf, creating a multi-sensory experience of theatre, painting and sound, in collaboration with the British period instrument Orchestra of […]
Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very small, that do not cause a problem, to covering large proportions of the body which may need surgery. This is because they can be lumpy and unsightly, particularly if they are large and covered in […]
Tooth loss is a significant health issue currently affecting millions of people worldwide and one of the biggest worries we have when it comes to our oral health is the possibility of losing our teeth, either naturally or because of an accident. But what if we could grow them back? Two new pieces of pioneering […]