by Lori Solomon Some commonly prescribed photosensitizing drugs increase skin cancer risk, according to a study published online March 18 in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. Gustav Boelsgaard Christensen, from Skåne University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, and colleagues assessed whether the use of commonly prescribed photosensitizing drugs increases skin cancer risk. The researchers found that hormone replacement therapy significantly increased the...
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Skin cancer: New treatment option successfully tested
Peer-Reviewed Publication Medical University of Vienna FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, occur in chronically sun-exposed areas such as the face. Locally advanced tumours in particular can be difficult to treat surgically. A research team from MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has now investigated the effectiveness of a new...
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Life-changing cream to treat skin cancer moves closer to reality Posted Today A topical cream to help prevent and treat skin cancers in organ transplant patients is a step closer to development. Skin – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) The world-first treatment, currently being developed by University of Queensland researchers, has received $344,000 in funding...
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TikTok ‘sunburning’ hack won’t heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
September 30, 2024 by Karl Lawrence and Wisam Alwan, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in a tanning bed will...
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Scientists uncover limits of metabolic flexibility in squamous cell skin cancer
September 23, 2024 by Ani Vahradyan, University of California, Los Angeles Microscopy image of a squamous cell carcinoma, stained with glutamine transporter (ASCT2, green) and nuclei (DAPI, blue). This tumor lacks the enzyme LDHA, which normally helps cells process glucose. Credit: William Lowry Lab/UCLAScientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and...
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AI Devices for Triaging Skin Cancer Have Some Hurdles to Clear
Medscape Medical News Richard Mark Kirkner August 08, 2024 Emerging diagnostic technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated the potential to free dermatologists from the burden of triaging skin lesions, but dermatology lags behind some other specialties in harnessing the power of AI, and confusion surrounds dermatologists’ role in using this technology, according to...
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Researcher sees promise in new treatment for common skin cancer
July 30, 2024 by Helena Oliviero, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and it’s on track for more rays this month, according to U.S. Climate Data. That’s a lot of UV radiation...
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Removing skin cancer with Mohs surgery
JUNE 18, 2024 by Mayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public Domain Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. When treated early, it’s also the most curable type of cancer. Mohs surgery is one of the most successful surgical treatments for removing skin cancer. The abnormal growth of skin cells...
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Terahertz biosensor detects skin cancer with remarkable accuracy, advancing new era of early detection
by Queen Mary, University of London Credit: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (2024). DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2024.3364386Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses. Published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, the study presents a significant advancement in early...
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Study could pave the way to non-invasive techniques to detect skin cancer
by Aston University Image of the hand of a 52-year-old. Credit: Journal of Biomedical Optics (2023). DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.29.5.052912A study conducted by Aston University researchers has demonstrated that the appearance of aging skin looks noticeably different compared to younger skin, when examined under polarized laser light. The scientists believe that their new finding could pave the way...