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New Fluorescent Skin Dye to Replace Permanent Tattoos for Skin Cancer Treatment
Skin cancers, excluding melanoma, are often tracked by placing small tattoos near lesions that have been selected for further treatment. While they do their job as intended, the tattoos remain on the skin long after they’re needed and sometim...
Source: Medgadget - December 29, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: Dermatology Oncology Source Type: blogs
BRCA-Positive Males at Higher Risk for Prostate and Pancreatic Cancer
Here is a brief description about BRCA gene mutations and the manner in which they predispose to various cancers (see: BRCA mutation):A BRCA mutation is a mutation in either of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are tumor suppressor genes....Harmful mutations in these genes may produce a hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndrome in affected persons. Only 5-10% of breast cancer cases in women are attributed to BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations..., but the impact on women with the gene mutation is more profound.Women with harmful mutations in either BRCA1 or BRCA2 have a risk of breast cancer that is about five times the n...
Source: Lab Soft News - December 21, 2016 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Bruce Friedman Tags: Clinical Lab Testing Healthcare Delivery Medical Education Medical Research Preventive Medicine Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 32-year-old woman with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated at a well-patient visit. Both her parents have a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer within the past year, and she is seeking counseling regarding skin cancer prevention. She has a history of remote sunburns and had previously tanned as a teenager. She requests advice on how to approach sun protection to limit both future skin cancer risk as well as to prevent wrinkles and cosmetic photodamage.
The patient has no other significant medical history and takes no medications.
On physi...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 10, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs
Self-Induced Diagnosis
Over the summer, I noticed (I thought) that there were a couple of moles on my face that were getting a little crusty from time to time. I resolved not to make a big deal out of them but to make sure I asked my dermatologist about them at my annual skin check. In the meantime, I should forget about them.Of course I totally forgot about them because I have no brain these days. Then a few days ago I noticed they were a little crusty and reminded myself to ask my dermatologist. In the meantime, I self diagnosed myself with skin cancer, probably melanoma, Stage IV of course. I am so smart.You wonder about this. I am an educate...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - November 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: brainless dermatologist over diagnosis scare Source Type: blogs
FDA ’s Sunscreen Guidance outlines safety and effectiveness data recommended for additional active ingredients
By: Theresa M. Michele, M.D. American consumers rely extensively on over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens to help prevent sunburn. Certain sunscreens are also used, along with other protective measures, to reduce the risks of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by … Continue reading →
Source: FDA Voice - November 22, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
The Proposed Federal ‘Right-To-Try’ Law Is Not The Answer For Critically Ill Patients
Currently, patients have two main options to access experimental therapies that may treat their conditions but that have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): enrolling in a clinical trial or applying to FDA’s expanded access (also known as compassionate use) program. But because FDA’s expanded access program has been viewed as cumbersome and overly restrictive, 31 states have passed “Right-To-Try” laws in the past two years. Based on model legislation created by the Goldwater Institute, a public policy think tank, right-to-try laws are intended to authorize use of experimental, not-yet-a...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - September 27, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Jonathan Friedlaender Tags: Drugs and Medical Technology Featured Health Professionals Narrative Matters Quality clinical trials Compassionate Use right-to-try laws Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act Source Type: blogs
Doctor, take that patient ’s call
As rheumatologists, we pride ourselves on spending time with our patients, listening to their problems and their family’s problems, and answering all of their questions. Whenever my husband and I run into a patient of mine on the street, they always tell him that I am the best doctor ever. In spite of these accolades, I realized recently I was guilty of doing something with a handful of my patients that made me feel somewhat ashamed. It took my recent stint as a patient to make me realize how important such a small thing can be. That small thing being the call from the patient.
A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with sclero...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/madelaine-feldman" rel="tag" > Madelaine Feldman, MD < /a > Tags: Physician Cancer Source Type: blogs
Futura Genetics Analyzed my Genome – Genetic Test Review
Through the rise of personalized medicine, carrying out genome tests at home became feasible. With a PhD in genomics, I’m always curious and excited to try out novelties in my field. This time, Futura Genetics offered me a genetic test, and I was happy to give it a try.
Genome Testing is Sexy
Genome tests have been in the spotlight for years. Patients have been able to order such tests online with 23andme, Navigenics or Pathway Genomics since 2005, 2006 and 2007. The basic assumption is that anyone can order a test from home and learn about their risks for certain medical conditions, and what lifestyle choices they sho...
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 20, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Genomics Futura Genetics future gc3 Genetic testing Genome Innovation Source Type: blogs
How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151
This study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology says that citrus products contain psoralens and fur-O-coumarins which can stimulate certain cancers when they’re exposed to light. The study looked at the diets of over 100,000 people over the course of 4 years. After controlling for other factors, the melanoma risk was found to by 36% higher in people who ate citrus fruits more than 1.5 times per day. So I’m sure it won’t be long before some enterprising beauty company starts selling sunscreen in the produce aisle of the grocery store.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Device Detects Malignant Melanoma Type to Prescribe Proper Medication
Scientists at the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, the University of Basel, and the University Hospital Basel have developed and have been testing a device that can screen people with malignant melanoma for a spcific genetic mutation. About half of mali...
Source: Medgadget - September 7, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: Dermatology Oncology Pathology Source Type: blogs
Over the Edge Spotlight: Patty Watkins
This weekend, on September 10, Team LIVESTRONG is partnering withOver the Edge for an all new event experience! We will be taking fundraising to new heights in Atlanta, Georgia as we rappel down the side of Buckhead Tower to raise funds for LIVESTRONG‘s free programs and services. Here, we have a short Q&A with one of the participants, Patty Watkins!LS: How have you been affected by cancer?
Patty: I have been affected by cancer in many ways. I have Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, metastatic; now, it’s in my brain. I have always been healthy, very active, ate well, and exercised daily by stren...
Source: LIVESTRONG Blog - September 5, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: LIVESTRONG Staff Source Type: blogs
Who gets heart cancer?
Over the last quarter of a century, I’ve written about a lot of different aspects of science and medical research. Cancer features a lot, the Big C is prominent in human misery and more common than many other diseases. Often I’ll use a phrase such as “treating liver, bowel, lung, breast, prostate and other cancers”. One phrase I don’t think I’ve ever written, until today is “heart cancer”.
Heart cancer? Do people even get heart cancer? Almost every other organ from skin to brain from gonads to liver, from head and neck to bone and blood, there’s a cancer. Experts repe...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - September 2, 2016 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Science Source Type: blogs
Tips for sun protection
: ASCuS:AvoidanceSunscreenClothingSelf-checkAvoidanceThe best sun protection is sun avoidance. Seek shade if you can, especially between 10 AM to 4 PM, which are the peak sun hours.SunscreenUse sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor, this is the number on most sunscreen bottles) of 30 to 50, or more, that protects from both Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) wavelength light. Even though the protection is called "broad", it is not complete. Remember: sun avoidance is the best sun protection. Sunscreens with added UVA protection should contain Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, or Parsol 1789, also known as Avoben...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 31, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Source Type: blogs
DNA Ferrying Nanoparticles Turbocharge Cancer Immunotherapy
At the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), a part of the National Institutes of Health, scientists have developed a “nanovaccine” for safer delivery of immunotherapies. DNA strings need to be carefully int...
Source: Medgadget - August 25, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: Nanomedicine Oncology Source Type: blogs
Why Don ’t We Take Tanning As Seriously As Tobacco?
With our Back to School series highlighting how best to navigate through the college journey; we also revisit a series that ran last year in May covering the hazards of indoor tanning beds. The following is one of the posts that spoke to the risks and concerns as they relate to skin cancer. It’s Flashback Friday here at Disruptive Women in Health Care!
With May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month and in tandem with our event Wednesday co-hosted with the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program, The Hazards and Allure of Indoor Tanning Beds on College Campuses we are running a series on skin cancer. Be sure to ...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - August 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Cancer Wellness prevent cancer foundation Source Type: blogs
