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by John Evans
Dec 15, 20172 min read
New molecule omaveloxolone counters checkpoint-inhibitor resistance in melanoma
“Our findings suggest that omaveloxolone may overcome resistance to checkpoint inhibitors. Omaveloxolone in combination with checkpoint bloc
by John Evans
Dec 8, 20172 min read
Blood test predicts melanoma return
“Being able to develop an early warning system that will predict if a cancer will return could make a real difference to patients. Research
by John Evans
Dec 1, 20172 min read
Indoor tanning may provoke dependence, study shows
A study of a community sample of 389 non-Hispanic Caucasian young adult women aged 18 to 30 years, who had tanned indoors at least once in t
Bianca Quijano
Nov 29, 20172 min read
UV ray triggered chromatin-remodelling factor gene has potential role in melanoma
Researchers at Cornell University released a study that suggests when melanocyte stem cells (MCSCs) surpass a threshold of genetic mutations
by Emily Innes-Leroux
Nov 16, 20172 min read
Researchers define safe, effective margins for ‘one and done’ skin removal around dysplastic nevi
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City have released recommendations for defined surgical margins for complete removal o
by John Evans, Associate Editor
Aug 30, 20172 min read
Beta blockers may make checkpoint inhibitors more reliable
A preclinical study suggests that beta blocker medications, commonly prescribed for hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia among other...
By John Evans, Associate Editor, Derm.city
Aug 11, 20172 min read
New markers for non-pigmented melanoma identified
Researchers have identified phenotypic markers which may allow for the earlier detection and diagnosis of non-pigmented melanomas. An...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jul 3, 20172 min read
Radon may increase risk of malignant melanoma
Researchers from Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel, Switzerland caution that residential radioactive gas radon exposure...
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