SKIN CANCER
Knoxville, Tenn. — A phase 2 trial of PV-10, a drug to treat metastatic melanoma, showed promising results in response rates and progression-free survival of the disease. » More |
|
Nottingham, England — Smokers face a 50 percent higher risk for contracting squamous cell carcinoma than do nonsmokers, according to new research. » More |
|
Tampa, Fla. — Results of a new study suggest that having antibodies for cutaneous types of human papillomavirus (HPV), coupled with exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation or poor tanning ability, can act synergistically in the development of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). » More |
VITAMIN D
Houston — Two new blood tests for vitamin D levels are inaccurate in at least 40 percent of laboratory specimens analyzed, according to results of a recent study. » More |
MARKETING
Los Angeles — Social media consulting firm Maximize Social Media has launched a specialized marketing program that provides support to dermatology practices in need of social media management and local business listing optimization services. » More |
|
Digital Edition |
|
|
