Protection by Ultraviolet A and B Sunscreens Against In Situ Dipyrimidine Photolesions in Human Epidermis is Comparable to Protection Against Sunburn

Protection of children by their mothers against sunburn.

Protection against solar ultraviolet radiation in childhood.

In the last decade, awareness of the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet radiation has increased. Modern lifestyles, outdoor occupations, sports and other activities make total sun avoidance impossible. Children spend more time outdoors than adults and there is compelling evidence that childhood is a particularly vulnerable time for the photocarcinogenic effects of the sun. Sun exposure among ...

KIR2DS3 is Associated with Protection against Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Background: Interaction between killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I molecules is important for regulation of natural killer (NK) cell function. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of compound KIR-HLA genotype on susceptibility to acute leukemia. Methods: Cohorts of Iranian patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML;...

Role of HLA-B7, B8, B27, and B51 in Protection against Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Background: It has been arguedthat unprecedented degree of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) loci polymorphism within a population is requiredto avoid the devastating effects of infectious diseases. The present study was conducted to determine the associations between some of HLA classI genes and the outcome of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Methods: Using sequential sampling method, 64 individ...

Protection against ultraviolet and visible radiation used in medical therapy

There is an increasing number of applications for UV and visible radiation in medical therapy and diagnosis, and in areas related to cosmetology. All these applications pose risks of unwanted exposure of the staff executing the treatment and the patients. A new survey in Norwegian hospitals accounting for the status of radiation protection in phototherapy will be presented. The survey concludes...