Medical research
Discovery could lead to new treatment for rare blood disease
A cancer researcher at the University of Alberta has made a discovery that could unlock new ways to treat a rare blood disease.
Jan 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mosquito-borne diseases could be prevented by skin cream
A skin cream used to treat warts and skin cancer could help protect people against viral diseases such as Zika and dengue, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Jan 22, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Light therapy for immune cells helps with side effects of cancer therapy
Only within the past few years has malignant melanoma been treatable with immunotherapy. However, in every second patient, strong autoimmune reactions such as skin rash or diarrhea occur after immunotherapy. Researchers from ...
Jan 21, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Team identify molecule that suppresses melanoma tumors
A promising route to develop new treatments for skin cancer has been identified by University of Bath scientists, who have found a molecule that suppresses melanoma tumor growth.
Jan 14, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Long-term skin irritation linked to increased risk of tumor growth
An antibody that usually helps defend the skin against harmful substances or infections may promote tumor growth during chronic tissue inflammation.
Jan 14, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery
Patients who received Mohs surgery to treat the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, reported a 95 percent long-term satisfaction rate with their results, according to a new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
Jan 10, 2020
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Health
4-and-a-half myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
Many Australians are reluctant to use sunscreen, even though it's an important element in preventing the skin cancers that affect about two in three of us at some time in our lives.
Jan 6, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New classification system for tumors can guide diagnosis and treatment options for cancer
Based on the largest study of cancer patients of its kind, scientists have created a new way of classifying tumours. Clinicians can use genome sequencing to assign their patients' tumours to one of sixteen groups in the new ...
Dec 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Telehealth increases primary care physicians' accurate diagnosis of skin conditions
Fewer than 10% of dermatologists practice in rural areas, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. That means primary care physicians (PCPs) are often relied upon to diagnose skin cancers in areas ...
Dec 12, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New guideline on radiation therapy for basal, squamous cell skin cancers
A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients diagnosed with the most common types of skin cancers. The guideline ...
Dec 10, 2019
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