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A highly personalized vaccine can spur an immune response in people with advanced melanoma

Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine

Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins

American Academy of Dermatology, March 20-24

The 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March...
The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than Hispanics or Asians

AAD: Study Examines Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Incidence of NMSC much higher among Caucasians; Hispanic patients significantly younger
C-reactive protein levels are an independent prognostic marker in melanoma

C-Reactive Protein Independent Prognostic Marker in Melanoma

Link with overall, melanoma-specific survival; increase in CRP also linked to disease progression
Skin damage caused by ultraviolet radiation continues long after sun exposure

Sun Damage to Skin Can Continue After Dark

Chemiexcitation is a slow process; "an evening-after" sunscreen possible prevention
Teledermoscopy is feasible and effective for short-term monitoring of clinically atypical nevi

Teledermoscopy Feasible, Effective for Monitoring Nevi

Diagnostic concordance 0.87 between conventional office-based visits, teledermoscopy encounters
Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of malignant melanoma

Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk

Trend toward more protection with higher intake
Patient satisfaction is high for shared medical appointments for preoperative consultation regarding Mohs micrographic surgery

Patients Satisfied With Shared Appointments Before Mohs Sx

High patient satisfaction for preoperative consultation for Mohs micrographic surgery
There appears to be an association between teenage acne and melanoma

Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women

Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors