FDA approves AI device that helps spot skin cancer
The first medical device powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help doctors catch skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Neoplasms: News and Research on Melanoma
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New research tool seeks to accelerate hunt for cancer immunotherapy targets
An innovative computational tool dubbed "SNAF" may help the research world bring the emerging promise of cancer immunotherapy to a wider range of patients, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Researchers characterize the tumor suppressor activity of the PTEN protein in melanoma
Cutaneous melanoma is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer because it's aggressive and tends to spread quickly through the body. While scientists have made significant progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage.
Jan 9, 2024
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A short history of sunscreen, from basting like a chook to preventing skin cancer
Australians have used commercial creams, lotions or gels to manage our skin's sun exposure for nearly a century.
Dec 27, 2023
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Q&A: What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin
Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Moderna CEO says melanoma vaccine could be available by 2025
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel told AFP his company's experimental vaccine against melanoma could be available in as little as two years, in what would amount to a landmark step against the most serious form of skin cancer.
Dec 14, 2023
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Scientists enhance cell-based therapy to destroy solid tumors
Wistar researchers successfully tested a simple intervention that could unlock greater anti-tumor power in therapies that use T cells—an approach known as "cell-based therapy," which uses specially designed T cells to fight ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Researchers identify cell signaling pathways controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer because of its ability to quickly grow and spread throughout the body. More than half of those with advanced melanoma will see the disease spread to the brain, where it rapidly ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Study reveals hidden immune defense against cancer
Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have found certain immune cells can still fight cancer even when the cancer cells lack an important protein that the immune system relies on to help track down cancer ...
Nov 28, 2023
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