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Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Despite the known dangers of exposure to ultraviolet light, many people continue to sunbathe and use indoor tanning beds with some users exhibiting a dependence to tanning. A new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds that such dependence is also associated with other addictive behaviors.

21 Mar 2017

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

An emerging approach for cancer treatment seeks to combine radiation therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors to more effectively control tumors in the chest with an acceptable risk of severe treatment-related side effects.

17 Mar 2017

Study reveals novel mutations in mucosal melanoma that may pave way for new therapies

Not all melanomas are created equal. While most melanomas appear on the skin as the result of sun exposure, a small subset of melanomas arise spontaneously from mucosal tissues.

15 Mar 2017

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

One reason we survive into adulthood is that cell-killing T cells usually recognize and eliminate cancerous or pathogen-infected cells.

15 Mar 2017

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

The first of a new class of medication that delivers a combination of drugs by nanoparticle may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

15 Mar 2017

Evolution of immuno-oncology

Immuno-oncology did not exist four years ago, it's a term coined by Dr. Axel Hoos, Head of the newly defined immuno-oncology department at GSK. He is also Senior Vice President Therapeutic Area (TA) and Head for Oncology R&D. Previously, it was referred to as cancer immunotherapy, but now it is called immuno-oncology (IO).

13 Mar 2017

New biomarker 'Bim' could help predict optimal treatment for metastatic melanoma patients

Over the past few years, checkpoint blockade immunotherapies have revolutionized cancer treatment and helped many patients who were previously considered untreatable.

8 Mar 2017

Researchers identify key mutation that promotes melanoma growth by suppressing immune response

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified a specific mutation that allows melanoma tumor cells to remain undetected by the immune system.

7 Mar 2017

New research emphasizes importance of skin cancer prevention and detection

On average, one person dies of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. Because this disease can affect anyone, everyone should take steps to reduce their risk and catch melanoma in its earliest stages, when it's most treatable.

3 Mar 2017

Attitude, lifestyle may play large role in incidence of skin cancer among Latinos

As the Hispanic population in the United States continues to grow, the incidence of skin cancer among this population is growing too. Moreover, Hispanic patients are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease in its more advanced stages, when it's more difficult to treat.

3 Mar 2017

Melanoma survivors more likely to have optimal sun protection behaviors, study finds

Survivors of melanoma were more likely to limit exposure to the sun than people who had never had the disease, but some still reported seeking out suntans and getting sunburns.

2 Mar 2017

Red hair-related gene variant may contribute to link between melanoma and Parkinson's disease

A gene variant that produces red hair and fair skin in humans and in mice, which increases the risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, may also contribute to the known association between melanoma and Parkinson's disease.

2 Mar 2017

AAD launches new campaign to raise awareness of impact of skin diseases

Citing a new study assessing the impact of skin disease on patients and the U.S. economy, the American Academy of Dermatology is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the breadth of serious skin diseases that affect patients, as well as the critical role dermatologists play in an era of team-based health care.

2 Mar 2017

Research may offer brand-new tool for early diagnosis for lethal melanomas

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with over 232,000 new cases and 55,000 deaths per year worldwide.

1 Mar 2017

Using Spherical Nucleic Acids to Track and Treat Disease

Spherical nucleic acids are structures that are made by taking a nanoparticle template and using chemistry to arrange short strands of DNA or RNA on the surface of those particles. The spherical core of the nanoparticle creates a spherical arrangement of DNA or RNA, similar to tiny little balls of nucleic acids.

From Pittcon 1 Mar 2017

Study highlights urgent need for sunburn prevention among young adults with melanin-rich skin

Results from a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association point to an urgent need for sunburn prevention among young adults, particularly those who have skin with higher melanin content.

28 Feb 2017

Research sheds new light on key factor involved in several diseases

New light on a key factor involved in diseases such as Parkinson's disease, gastric cancer and melanoma has been cast through latest University of Otago, New Zealand, research carried out in collaboration with Australian scientists.

28 Feb 2017

Fred Hutch scientists make important step in identifying specific T cells to fight against cancer

A new discovery by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle makes an important step in identifying which specific T cells within the diverse army of a person's immune system are best suited to fight cancer.

25 Feb 2017

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that an anti-diabetic drug can inhibit the growth of melanoma in older patients by activating an anti-aging gene that in turn inhibits a protein involved in metastatic progression and resistance to targeted therapies for the disease.

24 Feb 2017

Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

In order for cancer to spread, malignant cells must break away from a tumor and through the tough netting of extracellular matrix, or ECM, that surrounds it. To fit through the holes in this net, those cancerous cells must elongate into a torpedo-like shape.

22 Feb 2017

Melanoma News and Research

Latest Melanoma News and Research

Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Combination approach holds potential for treating lung cancer patients

Study reveals novel mutations in mucosal melanoma that may pave way for new therapies

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

Evolution of immuno-oncology

New biomarker 'Bim' could help predict optimal treatment for metastatic melanoma patients

Researchers identify key mutation that promotes melanoma growth by suppressing immune response

New research emphasizes importance of skin cancer prevention and detection

Attitude, lifestyle may play large role in incidence of skin cancer among Latinos

Melanoma survivors more likely to have optimal sun protection behaviors, study finds

Red hair-related gene variant may contribute to link between melanoma and Parkinson's disease

AAD launches new campaign to raise awareness of impact of skin diseases

Research may offer brand-new tool for early diagnosis for lethal melanomas

Using Spherical Nucleic Acids to Track and Treat Disease

Study highlights urgent need for sunburn prevention among young adults with melanin-rich skin

Research sheds new light on key factor involved in several diseases

Fred Hutch scientists make important step in identifying specific T cells to fight against cancer

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Melanoma News and Research

Latest Melanoma News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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