Oncology & Cancer
Blood test for deadly eye melanoma
A simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma in the eye.
Nov 14, 2019
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Medical research
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas
University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient's risk of developing melanoma.
Aug 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Moles on the body largely influenced by genetics, finds new study
A study published this week in the journal Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research has found that genes have a greater influence than previously thought not only on the number of moles you have but also where they are on your body.
Aug 14, 2019
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Medical research
Five animals that could help us beat human diseases
As humans, we may feel rather lucky about our evolutionary lot. We live longer than many other animals, and lifespans continue to increase thanks to better diets, advances in medicine and improved public health. But our quest ...
Jul 23, 2019
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Naked mole rat genes could hold the secret to pain relief without opioids
Anyone with an annoying roommate story knows that a difficult living situation can change you in many ways. Now, imagine that instead of just eating all of your food from the refrigerator, that annoying roommate could actually ...
May 31, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
An app to look at that mole? Dermatologists advise caution
While snapping a photo of a suspicious mole with a phone and uploading it to an app might seem like the swiftest way to a diagnosis, dermatologists say users should be wary of such technology, especially when it comes to ...
May 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When you need to see a dermatologist
(HealthDay)—You might think of seeing a skin specialist for cosmetic procedures, to freshen skin or to get rid of lines. But do you recognize the signs of problems that need the attention of a skin doctor?
Mar 29, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Physical combination multiplies melanoma risk
The risk of developing melanoma is significantly multiplied for people who have red hair and more than 20 large moles, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Mar 4, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New data provides guidance for management of moderately dysplastic moles
Diagnosed more frequently in the United States than all other cancers combined, skin cancer will affect one in five Americans by the age of 70. Atypical moles—larger moles of irregular shape and color—can be challenging ...
Oct 26, 2018
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Another piece to the puzzle in naked mole rats' long, cancer-free life
With their large buck teeth and wrinkled, hairless bodies, naked mole rats won't be winning any awards for cutest rodent. But their long life span—they can live up to 30 years, the longest of any rodent—and remarkable ...
Feb 6, 2018
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