Background: Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, relapsing skin disease characterized by erythema, scaling, and pruritus.
Methods: Study 1. A double-blind, uncontrolled study in patients with mild-moderate eczema, ≥2 flares in prior 2 months, and baseline Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) score ≤15.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies implemented working from home to mitigate the spread of the disease among their employees. Using data from , a seroepidemiological study conducted among employees from two Nestlé sites in Switzerland, we aimed to investigate whether there was a difference in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates between employees working most of the time from home and employees mobilized in a workplace equipped with a specialized occupational safety unit and strict sanitary measures. We also investigated whether this association was modified by household size, living with children, vulnerability, worries about an infection, and worries about adverse health consequences if infected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPostprandial hyperglycemia is an important risk factor in the development and progression of type-2 diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases. Therefore, maintaining a low postprandial glucose response is key in preventing these diseases. Carbohydrate-rich meals are the main drivers of excessive glycemic excursions during the day.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe complexity of the carbohydrate structure is associated with post-prandial glucose response and diverse health benefits. The aim of this study was to determine whether, thanks to the usage of minimally invasive glucose monitors, it was possible to evaluate, in a decentralized study setup, the post-prandial glycemic response (PPGR) of α-glucans differing systematically in their degree of polymerization (DP 3 vs. DP 60) and in their linkage structure (dextrin vs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Female pattern hair loss is a frequent and distressing condition.
Aim: To evaluate vs. control, the effects on hair loss of a 6-month supplementation with specific omega 3&6 and antioxidants.