News tagged with ointment
Indigo ointment may help treat patients with psoriasis
Nov 17, 2008 |
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An ointment made from indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant-based powder used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears effective in treating plaque-type psoriasis, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of ...
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Panama: More tainted medicine in 1,155 bottles
Sep 18, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The death toll from contaminated medicine sold three years ago in Panama could be higher than previously believed after 1,155 bottles of tested positive for a chemical commonly found in antifreeze and brake fluid, ...
Cannabinoids produced in the human body have an anti-inflammatory effect
Jun 07, 2007 |
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Endocannabinoids seem to play an important role in regulating inflammation processes. Scientists from the University of Bonn have discovered this in experiments on mice. Their results will be published in the distinguished ...
New clinical study probes how light fights psoriasis
Apr 29, 2009 |
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Ultraviolet light is a proven treatment for psoriasis, one of humanity’s oldest known diseases. Sunshine can also beat back the chronic autoimmune disorder of the skin. But explaining light’s therapeutic effects ...
Camphor-containing products may cause seizures in children
May 06, 2009 |
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Inappropriate use of camphor-containing products may be a common and underappreciated cause of seizures in young children, according to a new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. ...
Multi-tasking maggots in superbug showdown
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Aug 05, 2008 |
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Scientists at Swansea University (Wales, UK) have discovered a new type of antibiotic in maggot secretions that can tackle up to 12 different strains of MRSA, as well as E. coli and C. difficile. The research ...
Synthesizing the most natural of all skin creams
Mar 17, 2009 |
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Even after nine months soaking in the womb, a newborn's skin is smooth - unlike an adult's in the bath. While occupying a watery, warm environment, the newborn manages to develop a skin fully equipped to protect ...
Transparent Semiconductors May Be Future of Flat Panel Display Industry
Jul 11, 2008 |
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Some types of “amorphous oxide” transparent semiconductors originally developed in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University may form the basis for the next generation of flat panel displays, providing better ...
The buzz on an amazing new mosquito repellent: Will it fly?
Aug 16, 2009 |
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After searching for more than 50 years, scientists finally have discovered a number of new mosquito repellents that beat DEET, the gold standard for warding off those pesky, sometimes disease-carrying insects. ...
DNA-Coated Nanotubes Help Kill Tumors Without Harm to Surrounding Tissue
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Aug 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have destroyed prostate cancer tumors in mice by injecting them with specially-coated, miniscule carbon tubes and then superheating the tubes with ...
'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases
Apr 07, 2008 |
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Mud may be coming to a medicine cabinet or pharmacy near you. Scientists in Arizona report that minerals from clay could form the basis of a new generation of inexpensive, highly-effective antimicrobials for ...
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