American Academy Of Dermatology Association Welcomes New FDA Sunscreen Rules
The American Academy of Dermatology Association (Academy) today said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new sunscreen regulations will help Americans reduce their risk for skin cancer by guiding them to the most effective sunscreens and advising them on other sun-protection measures. During the FDA announcement of the new regulations, the Academy reviewed scientific data about skin cancer and outlined how people can reduce their skin cancer risk. "For the first time, the FDA has clearly defined the testing required to make a broad-spectrum protection claim in a sunscreen and indicate which type of sunscreen can reduce skin cancer risk, " said dermatologist Ronald L.
The NHS Could Save Over 3 Million Pounds Per Year In Scald Treatment By Fitting Thermostatic Valves In Social Housing
Installing temperature controlled (thermostatic) mixer valves in social housing in the UK would save the NHS more than 3 million pounds in scald treatment every year, suggests research published online in the journal Injury Prevention. The estimated lifetime cost of treating a scald injury is up to В 250, 000, with total health service costs in England and Wales amounting to more than В 61 million. There are over 2600 bath water scalds reported every year in the UK. The authors base their findings on families with children under 5 living in homes in Glasgow, Scotland, provided by Europe's largest provider of social housing.
Obesity In Early Adulthood Associated With Increased Risk Of Psoriatic Arthritis
Among persons with psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the July 19 issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Psoriatic arthritis is a specific type of arthritis that develops in the joints of some patients who have psoriasis. According to background information in the article, " obesity has emerged as a significant risk factor for psoriasis, " and "psoriatic arthritis affects 6 percent to 42 percent of people with psoriasis.