October 1, 2009
By:Lisette Hilton
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are among those studying a new antigen in hopes of developing a vaccine against melanoma
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October 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
National report — Experts disagree on the possible impact a new pediatric cancer warning for tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors may have on this drug category's growth.
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October 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
Although hardly unexpected, the Food and Drug Administration's decision to add a warning about a possible link between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists and cancer in children goes too far, say most dermatologists contacted by Dermatology Times.
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August 1, 2009
By:Bob Roehr
Human skin cells exposed to the ozone in smog exhibit changes in signaling pathways that put them at increased risk for developing cancer.
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August 1, 2009
By:Bob Roehr
The brute force of lasers to kill targeted cells has become an important tool for dermatologists. Now, research presented at an optics conference in June may be opening the door to a gentle, new way to promote healing.
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August 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
Seven months postsurgery, Connie Culp, who received a near-total face transplant on Dec. 9 at the Cleveland Clinic, is doing well, according to published accounts.
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August 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
Dermatologists' reactions to Hoffman-La Roche's decision to discontinue its once-popular acne drug Accutane (isotretinoin) run the gamut. Some express disappointment or surprise; others marvel that the drug survived as long as it did.
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July 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
Although dermatologists see theoretical benefits in newer sunscreens with sun protection factors (SPFs) of up to 100 or more, some say the higher numbers confer no practical advantages over properly used products with lower ratings.
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July 1, 2009
By:Catherine Radwan
With the rate of skin cancers on the rise among the general population, public health organizations, doctors and state lawmakers are mounting increasing efforts to regulate use of tanning salons by young people.
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