Melanomas, carcinomas: “AI is not intended to replace the dermatologist, it acts as a valuable assistant”
Diagnosing skin cancer without a biopsy is now a reality thanks to the French company Damae Medical. THE ESSENTIAL Thanks ...
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Metastatic melanoma: immunotherapy significantly improves long-term survival
In patients with metastatic melanoma, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors, a form of immunotherapy, significantly extends long-term survival. In ...
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Melanoma: Presence of dysfunctional white blood cells linked to increased risk
People who have dysfunctional white blood cells in their blood are at greater risk of developing melanoma, a new study ...
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15-year-old boy invents soap that protects against melanoma
Herman Bekele, a 15-year-old teenage prodigy, could revolutionize the field of dermatology. He has developed an innovative soap that can ...
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Sunscreen: 4 areas of the face that children should not forget
These recommendations from dermatologist Shereene Idriss are also valid for adults. THE ESSENTIAL Certain areas of the face are often ...
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Skin cancer: “We are faced with a difficult diagnosis and we become aware of the stupidity of our actions”
Pascale Benaksas discovered her first melanoma at the age of 38 almost by chance, thanks to a screening day. Today, ...
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Sunscreen: 4 out of 10 French people think they don’t need it
While sunscreen is one of the best weapons against the harmful effects of UV rays, a study reveals that nearly ...
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mRNA Vaccine and Cancer: A New Chapter in the History of Medicine?
An effective shield against the virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, messenger RNA technology also opens up new perspectives in ...
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Skin cancer: telemedicine and AI combined to detect melanoma in Yvelines
In Yvelines, a new skin cancer screening tool has been launched: it combines artificial intelligence and telemedicine to detect melanoma. ...
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Melanoma: microneedle patch allows early detection
Researchers have developed a new method for early diagnosis of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Return of sunny days: what are the 4 golden rules of sun protection?
As the sun becomes more and more present throughout the country, here is how to protect yourself from its harmful ...
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Melanoma: the first personalized mRNA vaccine tested
The first messenger RNA vaccine against melanoma is currently being tested on British patients. THE ESSENTIAL A personalized mRNA melanoma ...
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Skin cancer: how to detect melanoma on your nails
It is possible to detect melanoma by examining your nails; the American Academy of Dermatology Association explains how. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Melanoma: smoking tobacco increases the risk of dying from it
Smoking tobacco increases the risk of dying from skin cancer, also called melanoma. THE ESSENTIAL In France, the number of ...
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Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with skin cancer
The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has announced that she has skin cancer (or “melanoma”). THE ESSENTIAL Duchess of York ...
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Winter holidays in the mountains: “beware of sun damage”, warn dermatologists
Dermatologists are raising awareness about sun damage during the winter holidays. THE ESSENTIAL Overexposure to the sun can lead to ...
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Non-melanoma skin cancer: outdoor work responsible for one in 3 deaths
Nearly one in three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is linked to working outdoors and in direct sunlight, according to ...
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Melanoma and immunotherapy: “a development that can be described as dazzling”
The National Academy of Medicine provides an update on the use of immunotherapy to treat skin cancer (or melanoma). THE ...
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Aggressive melanoma: genetic screening soon possible?
An Australian study has identified genetic variants that may contribute to the risk of nodular melanoma. THE ESSENTIAL Nodular melanoma ...
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Playing golf doubles the risk of skin cancer
Those who play golf regularly have a higher risk of skin cancer (or melanoma). THE ESSENTIAL Golfers have a higher ...
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Melanoma: fecal transplant improves the effect of immunotherapy
Fecal transplantation improves the health of the gut microbiota, which helps to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy in people with ...
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Melanoma: an mRNA vaccine added to immunotherapy reduces the risk of recurrence
An Australian study observed that an mRNA vaccine combined with immunotherapy could prevent the risk of relapse in patients with ...
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Skin cancer: how to know if a mole is a melanoma?
© ShutterstockIn France, nearly 1.2 million ablations of superficial skin lesions were performed in 2021, according to a figure from ...
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Melanoma: why you should be particularly wary of the sun’s rays in June
In June, even if the heat is less intense than in summer, the first rays of sunshine are more harmful ...
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Her itching between her toes was actually skin cancer
A patient who suffered from intense itching between two toes had actually developed acral melanoma, a rare skin cancer. THE ...
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Skin cancer: the smallest melanoma in the world has been detected
Invisible to the naked eye, an in situ micro-melanoma has been identified on the cheek of a sixty-year-old woman. THE ...
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Skin cancer: These signs on your nails may indicate melanoma
The American Academy of Dermatology Association explains how to detect melanoma under and around the nails by examining them. THE ...
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Melanoma: the 4 cases where the appearance of a mole should alert you
To prevent skin cancer, it is important to check your moles on a regular basis and to be screened if ...
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What are these three foods that help fight melanoma?
© ShutterstockIf the Mediterranean diet – based on theolive oil, nuts and legumesbut also fruits, vegetables and fish – is ...
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Sunscreen in winter: “it depends above all on the situation and the person”
A doctor assures on her Instagram account that sunscreen is only "pure marketing" and that it is useless against skin ...
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