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by Cory Perla
Oct 1, 20181 min read
New app for diagnosing skin conditions
Watch the healthminute tv video below to learn more about the new telemedicine tool for dermatologists and general practitioners....

By Bianca Quijano
Sep 24, 20182 min read
Azathioprine associated with cutaneous SCC diagnosis
“We recommend all physicians give appropriate advice on UVA avoidance including year-round sun protection for their patients on azathioprine


By Bianca Quijano
Aug 14, 20182 min read
Allergy-inducing antibody may have protective effect against skin cancer
Results showed that all tumours, some of which were more aggressive than others, had IgE present. Further analysis of a larger cohort of pat


By Bianca Quijano
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Limitations of apps used for skin cancer diagnosis
A study presented at the British Association of Dermatologists’ Annual Meeting in Edinburgh outlined three major failings of smartphone apps
by John Evans
Jul 13, 20183 min read
Sequence of mutations leading to melanoma identified
New research has identified the specific sequence of genetic changes that cause benign moles to become malignant skin cancer, and researcher


By Bianca Quijano
Jun 4, 20183 min read
Canadian teens unaware about dangers of sun exposure
Along with the week-long campaign, the CDA strongly recommends physicians and parents to remind teenagers to avoid using indoor tanning faci

by Bianca Quijano
May 14, 20182 min read
World Melanoma Day: CDA hosting Facebook Live session at 1 p.m. EST
Melanoma is one of the fastest-rising cancers in Canada and the CDA stresses that it is important for Canadians to learn about the causes an


Derm City
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Highly mutated cancer gene, KMT2D, coordinates skin tissue renewal
The protein KMT2D, a mutated gene involved in skin cancer, is also a key driver in guiding the renewal of epithelial tissues.
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