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Dec 22, 20172 min read

Faster treatment initiation for melanoma linked to better chance of survival

Overall survival decreased in patients waiting longer than 90 days for surgical treatment, regardless of stage. The delay of surgery beyond

Dec 13, 20172 min read

New “smart bandage” offers dose-dependent, multiple medication release treatment

The "smart bandage" features a dose and delivery schedule of medications can be customized through a microcontroller, no larger th

Nov 9, 20177 min read

New genes responsible for skin colour identified

A Penn-led team identified new genes associated with skin colour variations. Their study of more than 2,000 Africans from diverse ethnic...

Jul 28, 20172 min read

New therapeutic target for HS identified

T-helper 17 (Th17) immune cells appear to play a key role in the inflammation associated with hidrandenitis suppurativa (HS), suggesting...

Jun 30, 20172 min read

70% of people considering cosmetic procedures, and most prefer that dermatologists perform them

Recently released results from the 2017 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Consumer Survey show that nearly 70% of the...

Jun 21, 20173 min read

CDA announces 2017 major award recipients

The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) has announced the recipients of the 2017 awards for demonstrating excellence in Canadian...

May 11, 20171 min read

Chinese Canadian Medical Society (BC) to host 32nd annual Dinner and Dance

The Canadian Chinese Medical Society of British Columbia (CCMSBC)'s 32nd Anniversary Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner this year...

May 5, 20171 min read

Skin Spectrum Summit: coming to Montreal and Vancouver

Skin Spectrum Summit is coming to a city near you. One week: Montreal, May 13, 2017 at the Marriott Château Champlain Hotel Three weeks:...

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