Skin Cancer News and Research

Latest Skin Cancer News and Research

Gene mutation discovery leads to novel treatment for patient with severe lymphatic condition

Faced with a preteen boy in pain and struggling to breathe from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia identified the responsible gene mutation and harnessed that knowledge to develop a novel treatment that dramatically improved the problem.

2 Jul 2019

Multiple Sclerosis patients may have greater risk of developing cancer

New results of a 65-year follow-up study of nearly 7,000 Norwegian patients with Multiple Sclerosis suggest that patients may have a greater overall risk of developing cancer than the general population, with an especially high risk of cancer in respiratory organs, urinary organs and the central nervous system.

1 Jul 2019

Protein linked to malignant melanoma

Almost 300,000 people worldwide develop malignant melanoma each year. The disease is the most serious form of skin cancer and the number of cases reported annually is increasing, making skin cancer one of Sweden's most common forms of cancer.

28 Jun 2019

Promising new approaches in the fight against brain metastasis

Research is currently pursuing several highly promising approaches in the fight against cancers that give rise to metastases in the brain.

28 Jun 2019

Novel combination therapy shown to be safe and effective for prostate cancer patients

A novel therapy using two targeted treatments for prostate cancer has been shown to maximize efficacy while reducing side effects according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2019 Annual Meeting.

26 Jun 2019

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Research presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging describes a new class of radiopharmaceuticals, named radiohybrids, that offer a fresh perspective on cancer imaging and radioligand therapy.

26 Jun 2019

Wear protective clothing to reduce the risk of skin damage from sun's UV rays

Whenever you're outdoors this summer, be sure to take steps to prevent solar erythema, the acute cutaneous reaction to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

25 Jun 2019

Researchers find possible counterpunch to drug resistance of melanoma

Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have found a possible counterpunch to the drug resistance of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

19 Jun 2019

A 'health number' that could tell about prostate disease

When it comes to staying on top of your health, doctors often tell you how important it is to "know your numbers." Blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index can tell you a lot about your heart health, but if you're a man, you need to know one more - your PSA, or prostate-specific antigen.

18 Jun 2019

One-fifth of U.S. surgeons still 'overusing' riskier method to create kidney dialysis access, study finds

Long-term hemodialysis is a lifesaver for approximately half a million patients in the United States with kidney failure (also known as end-stage renal disease, or ESRD) who are either waiting on or unsuitable for a kidney transplant.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 14 Jun 2019

UAMS-developed noninvasive device detects melanoma in earliest stages

A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences research team led by Vladimir Zharov, Ph.D., D.Sc., has demonstrated the ability to detect and kill circulating tumor cells in the blood using a noninvasive device called Cytophone that integrates a laser, ultrasound and phone technologies.

13 Jun 2019

Artificial intelligence better than humans in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions

When it comes to the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions, artificial intelligence is superior to humans. In a study conducted under the supervision of the MedUni Vienna human experts "competed" against computer algorithms.

12 Jun 2019

Dermatologist offers tips to help vitiligo patients care for their skin

Millions of people worldwide have vitiligo, a condition that causes the skin to lose its natural color, resulting in patches of light skin.

12 Jun 2019

Singapore researchers find that a third of eczema apps do not comply with international guidelines

A third (34 per cent) of eczema management mobile applications provide information that does not agree with international treatment and condition guidelines, a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has found.

11 Jun 2019

Dermatology residents improve the accuracy, efficiency of an evaluation that identifies skin cancers

Dr. Jeffrey Miller, chair of the Department of Dermatology at Penn State College of Medicine, can pinpoint the moment he realized a routine procedure he performs daily is prone to error.

11 Jun 2019

Researchers identify new mechanism for accessing damaged DNA

UV light damages the DNA of skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer.

31 May 2019

Cancer mortality at an all time low finds report

In a new Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, researchers have found that death rates due to cancer have declined over among all age groups and both sexes in the United States between 1999 and 2016.

30 May 2019

Scientists unmask stem cell identity using gene-sequencing technology

Scientists from The University of Queensland's Diamantina Institute have revealed the difference between a stem cell and other blood vessel cells using gene-sequencing technology.

29 May 2019

American Academy of Dermatology provides tips to 'practice safe sun' outdoors

An estimated 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, yet many Americans will put themselves at greater risk for skin cancer over the upcoming holiday weekend.

26 May 2019

Cancer stem cells adapt to environmental conditions and undergo reversible transformations

Until now, researchers have assumed that the growth of solid tumors originates from cancer stem cells characterized by specific surface markers, which develop in a fixed, hierarchical order.

25 May 2019