Medical research
Astronomy technique could help assess deadly melanomas
(Medical Xpress) -- As a young graduate student with a passion for surfing, Andy Sheinis soaked up a lot of California sun.
Apr 27, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Can orange juice, grapefruit raise your melanoma risk?
(HealthDay)—People who enjoy a glass of orange juice or some fresh grapefruit in the morning may face a slightly increased risk of melanoma—the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer.
Jun 30, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover genetic causes of higher melanoma risk in men
A study led by researchers at Universitat Jaume I de Castellón has identified one of the genetic causes underlying the higher rate of melanoma in men. The results have been published in Biology of Sex Differences.
Jul 25, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers on a mission to block rogue melanoma protein
Despite years of skin cancer warnings, Australia continues to hold the unenviable record for the highest melanoma rates in the world, a disease that is almost universally fatal if it spreads to other organs.
Jun 14, 2022
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Medical research
Immobilizing mucosal melanoma: Eliminating a protein could lead to a potential treatment
Although rare, mucosal melanoma in humans has a low survival rate. It has been difficult to investigate due to a lack of similar cancers in animals for study.
Jul 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
UK medical group rejects new skin cancer treatment
(AP) -- An independent British medical watchdog says the first treatment proven to help people with the deadliest form of skin cancer is too expensive to be used by the U.K.'s health care system, a recommendation critics ...
Oct 15, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Increased tanning bed use increases risk for deadly skin cancers
Researchers confirmed an association between tanning bed use and an increased risk for three common skin cancers — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, according to results presented at the 10th ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People with Parkinson's disease may have double the risk for melanoma
An analysis of several studies shows that people with Parkinson's disease have a significantly higher risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer and the leading cause of death from skin diseases. The research ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds older people underestimate risk of deadly melanoma
New Zealanders aged 60 and over appear to wrongly believe they are at low risk of the fatal form of skin cancer melanoma, according to a new University of Otago study conducted for the Cancer Society of New Zealand.
Aug 8, 2011
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Medical research
Virus kills melanoma in animal model, spares normal cells
Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine have demonstrated that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is highly competent at finding, infecting, and killing human melanoma cells, both in vitro and in animal models, ...
Apr 23, 2013
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