Melanomas Diagnosed in Summer Are Associated With Better Survival
Questioning the seasonal variations in the diagnosis of skin melanoma yields interesting findings.
Skin Cancer
Vitamin D Plasma Level Variations in Adults With vs Without Sunscreen
Variation in plasma levels of vitamin D with the use of sunscreen in adults exposed to the sun was similar to that of adults exposed without sunscreen.
New AI System Aids Diagnosis of More Than 100 Skin Diseases
The potential of the deep learning models to be used for screening melanoma and other dermatologic disorders is reviewed in this study.
Men With Melanoma Have Worse Survival Rates Than Women
Awareness of poorer survival in men with melanoma — and prevention — might lead to lower incidence and mortality.
New Consensus Recommendations on Noninvasive Melanoma Detection Techniques
Recommendations for the appropriate use of non-invasive techniques for facilitating melanoma detection have been generated by a committee of dermato-oncologists.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.
Non-melanoma Skin Cancers Are Less Likely to be Treated in Elderly Patients
Unlike previous studies, the researchers found that in their practice, no-treatment rates between elderly and nonelderly patients with biopsy-proven NMSCs were significantly different.
FDA Approves ‘Bavencio’ for Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment
This drug targets the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway and is the first sanctioned treatment in the United States.
Indoor Tanning Cost US Health Care $343 Million Annually
Skin cancers from ultraviolet light in devices totaled $343.1 million in 2015 alone, researchers say.
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