A Mixture of Water-Soluble Polysaccharides Reduces Caspase-1 and IL-1β Inflammatory Responses by in vitro in Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RHE).

Introduction: It is well established that () is a common skin commensal microorganism that has been linked to acne. In acne flare-ups, can be found in abundant levels within the inflammatory lesions (called comedones) associated with the skin disease. Recently, it was reported that 3D reconstructed human epidermis (RHE) treated with viable cultures of can elicit β-defensin antimicrobial peptide responses in the skin and can weaken the skin barrier of the RHE after three days of exposure to .

[Experiencing death as a heart caregiver].

Like physicians, cardiac paramedics are regularly confronted with death in the course of their practice. However, it would seem that they do not experience these situations in the same way. Initial training, nursing standards, and certain mechanisms such as the analysis of professional practices lead to the adoption of a particular position with patients and a specific way of dealing with the end of life and death.

Passive Enhancement of Retinol Skin Penetration by Jojoba Oil Measured Using the Skin Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeation Assay (Skin-PAMPA): A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Retinol is known to have positive benefits on the skin including enhancements in barrier function, increased epidermal thickness, reductions in fine lines and wrinkles and reductions in hyperpigmentation. Improved methods to enhance the penetration of retinol are desirable.

Methods: A study was conducted to examine if addition of natural jojoba () oil might help passively enhance the penetration of retinol through the skin's lipid barrier.

[Chagas disease: screening tests evaluation in a blood military center, prevalence in the French Army].

Chagas disease is a major public health problem in Latin and Central America, 15 to 20 million people are affected and some 100 million is at risk of acquiring Chagas disease. Chagas disease starts to appear in amazonian area and french Guyana. Three kits: Elisa Novagnost (Dade Behring), BioElisa Chagas (Orgentec) et Elisa Cruzi (BioMérieux) were compared using performance panel.