First-ever global study finds massive health care inequity
A first-ever global study finds massive inequity of access to and quality of health care among and within countries, and concludes people are dying from causes with well-known treatments. For example, on a scale of 1 to 100 for health care access and quality, Norway and Australia each scored 90 overall, among the highest in the world. However, Norway scored 65 in its treatment for testicular cancer, and Australia scored 52 for treating non-melanoma skin cancer. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - May 18, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Skin cancer on the rise
New diagnoses for two types of skin cancer increased in recent years, according to a team of researchers. Their paper uses medical records from the Rochester Epidemiology Project to compare diagnoses of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma ? both nonmelanoma skin cancers ? between 2000 and 2010 to diagnoses in prior years. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 15, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Novel, Immune Therapies Promising in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Treatment of keratinocyte carcinomas such as basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors and targeted agents warrant further investigation, according to recently published studies. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - March 9, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ian Ingram Tags: News Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma) Source Type: news
Mohs an Option in Older Patients with Non-Melanoma Skin Ca
(MedPage Today) -- Good 8-year survival outcomes seen in patients 85 and up (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 7, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Study defines global burden of skin disease
(University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) A study published today in JAMA Dermatology combines the prevalence of skin diseases around the world with their likelihood of creating disability across the lifespan to define the following 10 most challenging conditions (arranged in order of decreasing 'disability-adjusted life years'): dermatitis, acne, hives, psoriasis, viral skin diseases, fungal skin diseases, scabies, melanoma, pyoderma, cellulitis, non-melanoma skin cancer, decubitus ulcer, and alopecia areata. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A Primer for Primary Care
Primary care physicians will see many patients with early signs of nonmelanoma skin cancers. Test your visual diagnostic skills in this series. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 6, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Eve J. Lowenstein, MD, PhD Tags: Special Report Skin Diseases Source Type: news
Tattoos mark the spot for surgery, then disappear
Tattoos aren ' t just for body art. They can have medical applications, too. Doctors are using them on patients to mark an area for future treatment -- particularly for non-melanoma skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma -- but the inks can cause problems. Now scientists have developed a better solution. In a new article, they report a new ink that glows only under certain light conditions and can disappear altogether after a period of time. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 21, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Tattoos mark the spot -- for surgery -- then disappear
(American Chemical Society) Tattoos aren't just for body art. They can have medical applications, too. Doctors are using them on patients to mark an area for future treatment -- particularly for non-melanoma skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma -- but the inks can cause problems. Now scientists have developed a better solution. In the journal ACS Nano, they report a new ink that glows only under certain light conditions and can disappear altogether after a period of time. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
More foreign holidays will mean more skin cancer, scientists predict
A 78% increase in non-melanoma skin cancer may see the cost to the NHS of treating the disease rise to £465m a year by 2025The number of Britons developing the two most common forms of skin cancer will increase as a direct result of people getting tans on foreign holidays and in salons, experts are warning.Related:Scientists closer to understanding why red hair genes increase skin cancer riskContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 8, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Health policy editor Tags: Skin cancer Society Health Cancer research Medical research Science UK news NHS The sun Source Type: news
The Role of Life Expectancy in Skin Cancer Treatment Decisions The Role of Life Expectancy in Skin Cancer Treatment Decisions
Are patients with limited life expectancy more likely to receive less aggressive and invasive treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
15th Anniversary of 9/11: Mesothelioma Expected to Rise from Attack
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Raja Flores, like so many other patriotic Americans, rushed to help after the horrific 9/11 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City.
As the world prepares to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Flores’ work is far from done.
While the memory of that fateful Sept. 11, 2001, is beginning to fade for many, the threat of a resulting and significant rise in mesothelioma cancer is looming large on the horizon.
The alarming number of future mesothelioma cases will stem from the weeks-long rescue and cleanup efforts performed under the toxic cloud that containe...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 8, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Walter Pacheco Tags: 15th anniversary 9/11 9/11 15 year anniversary 9/11 attack at world trade center 9/11 mesothelioma cases 9/11 terrorist attack asbestos after 9/11 attack asbestos in 9/11 attack Source Type: news
Vitamin D Intake Associated With Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Oral vitamin D intake was associated with an increased risk for basal cell carcinoma, but not melanoma, according to two large cohort studies. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - September 4, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Tags: Melanoma News Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma) Source Type: news
Featured Review: Sun protection to prevent basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
One randomised trial has been done to date that compares different ways of using sunscreen and physical barrier methods to protect against common non-melanoma skin cancers. The quality of evidence to date is low but the review team urge caution in changing behaviour on the basis of the review findings.Keratinocyte cancer is a more common but less serious type of skin cancer than melanoma. It comprises basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The main risk factor for keratinocyte cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which is a component of sunlight. The incidence of this type of cance...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 10, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: mumoquit at cochrane.org Source Type: news
The Top 5 Nutrients For Healthy Skin
We all want that dewy, youthful glow to our skin and there's no better way to make that happen than to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Our skin's appearance is the first thing people notice and when our skin looks good, we feel good about ourselves.
To obtain beautiful skin, it begins from the inside out. Our food choices make a huge difference and when we feed ourselves the nutrients to make this happen, our skin is a reflection of that.
Some of our biggest beauty concerns have to do with appearance of aging skin - wrinkles, discoloration, adult acne, and sagging skin. There are many factors that can determine how well ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sensus Healthcare, Inc. Names Anthony Petrelli to its Board of Directors
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 2, 2016 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (SRTS), a medical device company specializing in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers and other skin conditions, such as keloids, with superficial ra... Devices, Dermatology, Oncology, Personnel Sensus Healthcare, superficial radiation therapy, skin cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - August 2, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
