Friday 8 August 2014

Melanoma and Skin Cancer News Round Up: 08/08/14



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  • Photoacoustic device aids management of melanomas

Researchers working out of  Washington University in St.Louis in the United States have developed a new piece of hand held technology which utilises lasers and sound waves to help doctors diagnose melanoma skin cancer.

Source: The Engineer


  • Specific genetic defect may increase melanoma susceptibility

A study that has come out of the University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Centre published in 'Molecular Cell' has shown that a genetic defect in a specific hormonal pathway may make people more susceptible to developing melanoma.

Source: Oncology Advisor


  • Surgical treatment for metastatic melanoma of the liver increases overall survival

New research from the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California has revealed that surgical treatment metastatic melanoma of the liver increases overall survival. These results show a departure from the previous thought that melanoma is often considered fatal once it has spread to the liver.

Source: Oncology Advisor


  • Generation of tanners see spike in deadly melanoma

The acting US Surgeon general has delivered a start warning to Americans as it was reported that there has been a jump of 200% in melanoma cases since 1973. The surgeon general urged those residing in the United States to stop sunbathing and using indoor tanning beds.

Source: Desert Sun


  • Too much sun? This £1 wristband will tell you...Bracelet could help prevent skin cancer

The Smartsun band changes colour when exposed to damaging UV levels and could help users tell when they've had enough. If your interested in the bands please get in touch with us at info@masscot.org.uk and we can provide you with more details on them and a cost.

Source: Express


  • E-jewellery to prevent sunburn

A new piece of technology which works with iOS devices such as iphone's and ipad's has been created by Netatmo. It's a small jewel shaped sensor which pairs with your devices and reads the UV index and provides advice as to what you should be wearing to ensure your protected during the day.

Source: The Hindu 

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