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Derm Dangers: Avoid These 5 Unhealthy Skin Care Trends
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This is National Healthy Skin Month, and...
UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (Healthday News) – New data from two United Nations agencies shows that millions of workers toiling under the sun's glare is fueling skin cancer cases around the world. Nearly...
AI Getting Better at Detecting Skin Cancer
FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly accurate in detecting skin cancer, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and...
Skin Diseases Pose a Psychosocial Burden
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Skin diseases can cause a psychosocial burden and feelings of stigmatization, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the European Academy of ...
Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – The ability to detect skin cancer using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved. New research presented Wednesday at a medical conference in Berlin shows...
Increased Exposure to PFAS, Phenols Linked to Prior Cancer Diagnosis
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phenols, and parabens are associated with a previous cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the...
Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Reality TV star and wellness coach Teddi Mellencamp announced on Instagram Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with yet another melanoma. This is Mellencamp’s 12th or 1...
In Situ, Invasive Melanoma Diagnoses Decreased in 2020
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – During 2020, there were decreases seen for in situ and invasive melanoma diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Sept. 6 in JAMA Dermatology. Daniel Y....
Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – While new research suggests cancer screenings are not extending lives for the most part, the study's authors stressed that there are still good reasons why people should...
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Tops Ipilimumab Alone in Metastatic Melanoma
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – For patients with metastatic melanoma who receive frontline anti-programmed death protein 1 (PD-1) or therapy against programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 and whose tumors...
Percentage of Women Mohs Fellows, Program Directors Has Increased
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 – Since 1996, there has been an increase in the percentage of women in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) fellowships and program directors (PDs), according to a research letter...
Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 – It’s already known that the “healthy glow” of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells. But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disru...
Reinforced Learning Model Can Improve Sensitivity of Skin Cancer Diagnosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 – Incorporating human preferences into an image-based diagnostic algorithm can improve artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision support, according to a study published...
Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without...
Suzanne Somers Says Her Breast Cancer Has Returned
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – Actress Suzanne Somers, who first battled breast cancer in her 50s, announced on Instagram this week that the disease recently returned. Somers, now 76, has been fighting...
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