Shedding Light on Perceptions of Indoor Tanning
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Knowledge about the ill effects of this practice is rising, but so is usage among the young.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
May 9, 2008
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Robinson JK et al., Arch Dermatol 2008 Apr; 144:484
PEComas: A Recently Described Tumor to Keep in Mind
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Increased awareness of this tumor type will help us avoid misdiagnosis and needless anxiety.
By Angelica Selim, MD
May 9, 2008
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Liegl B et al., Am J Surg Pathol 2008 Apr; 32:608
Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas: Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy?
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Analysis by WHO-EORTC type identified which lymphomas can be effectively treated by radiotherapy alone and which need more-aggressive treatment.
By Angelica Selim, MD
April 4, 2008
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Senff NJ et al for the Dutch Cutaneous Lymphoma Group., Arch Dermatol 2007 Dec; 143:1520
Geographic Variation, UV Exposure, and Risk for Skin Cancer
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Risk for squamous cell cancer was associated strongly with living in states where the UV index is high.
Atypical Genital Nevi
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Awareness of a unique subtype of pigmented vulvar lesion will prevent misdiagnosis of melanoma.
By Angelica Selim, MD
March 14, 2008
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Gleason BC et al., Am J Surg Pathol 2008 Jan; 32:51
SCC of the Vulva Associated with HPV Infection
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The incidence of HPV-associated SCC of the vulva is increasing.
By Angelica Selim, MD
March 14, 2008
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Sutton BC et al., Mod Pathol 2008 Mar; 21:345
Geographic Variation and Skin Cancer
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Residence in sunny or high-altitude locales increased risks for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas in a large cohort.
By George J. Hruza, MD
March 14, 2008
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Qureshi AA et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Mar 10; 168:501
"I’ve Told You a Hundred Times" Works for Sun Protection
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In Australia, after years of educational efforts, more folks have taken to covering up while playing outdoors.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
March 14, 2008
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Dixon HG et al., Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2008 Feb; 17:428
Melanoma-Initiating Cells and Therapy
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Specific targeting of tumor-initiating cells may allow us to eradicate cancers resistant to systemic therapy.
Origin of Merkel Cell Carcinomas No Longer Murky
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Eight of 10 Merkel cell tumors tested showed the presence of a novel polyomavirus.
