top of page
it's where dermatology lives



Derm City
Jan 272 min read
Key mechanism of bone destruction in melanoma bone destruction identified
Photo by: MAKY.OREL via Wikimedia Commons Researchers have identified ferroptosis as the primary mechanism driving osteocyte death in...


Mitch Shannon
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Variations in cutaneous melanoma in young patients identified
Photo by: Dermanonymous via Wikimedia Commons There are significant differences in tumour characteristics among pediatric and adolescent...


Allan Ryan
Nov 18, 20242 min read
SARS-COV-2 mRNA vaccines improve clinical responses to immune checkpoint inhibition
In a new study, researchers have identified benefits of SARS-COV-2 mRNA vaccines for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy. The...


Allan Ryan
May 27, 20242 min read
Inherited gene mutations raise melanoma risk more than thought, study finds
Sun exposure has long been viewed as the primary risk factor for skin cancer, with inherited genes playing a relatively minor role. But a...


John Evans
May 17, 20242 min read
Plasma biomarker may identify response to PD-1 inhibitor Tx for melanoma
In a new study, researchers have discovered that a specific liquid biopsy biomarker could potentially be used to assess the effectiveness...


Allan Ryan
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Melanoma vaccine enters international trial phase
Phase III studies of a personalized vaccine plus immunotherapy for melanoma have been launched at cancer centres around the world,...


Allan Ryan
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Modulating the gut microbiome may improve response to ICB therapy
Deciphering and modifying the composition of various gut bacteria may improve immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) treatment responses in...


Allan Ryan
Feb 26, 20242 min read
AI system identifies melanoma in early stages
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help in the early detection of skin cancers, according to a study from Dalhousie University in...
Featured Posts



bottom of page