Elenco degli articoli con argomento «melanoma»
Dermatologia26 mag 2018
Cresce il numero di anziani con tumori della pelle
Melanomi, basaliomi ma anche lesioni pre tumorali sono sempre più frequenti negli over 65. La fotografia emerge dal congresso nazionale Sidemast che si terrà a Verona dal 23 al 26 maggio
26 mag 2018
E' italiano il primato europeo di dermatite atopica
Secondo una ricerca siamo il popolo più colpito da questa malattia della pelle. Ne soffre l'8% degli over 18. Se ne parla al congresso nazionale della Società Italiana di Dermatologia medica, Chirurgica, Estetica e di malattie sessualmente trasmesse
26 mag 2018
Salute, dermatite atopica: colpito l'8% degli italiani. E' record Ue
La dermatite atopica è la più comune malattia infiammatoria della pelle. Colpisce il 15-20% dei bambini, dà prurito talvolta così intenso da impedire di studiare, dormire, concentrarsi
15 mag 2018
How sildenafil (Viagra®) may cause melanoma: a histopathologic study providing a potential physiological/etiopathological mechanism
How sildenafil may cause melanoma
23 apr 2018
Clinical, dermoscopic, and confocal features of nevi and melanomas in a multiple primary melanoma patient with the MITF p.E318K homozygous mutation
The development of multiple primary melanomas (MPM) is suggestive of hereditary melanoma predisposition and has been associated with mutations in the high-penetrance susceptibility genes
02 apr 2018
Wide skin markings pattern: melanoma descriptor or patient-related factor? reply from the authors
We read with great interest the letter by Rishpon and Colleagues on our paper titled "Uncovering the diagnostic dermoscopic features of flat melanomas located on the lower limbs"
19 dic 2017
Clinical and dermoscopic characterization of pediatric and adolescent melanomas: Multicenter study of 52 cases.
Knowledge regarding the morphologic spectrum of pediatric melanoma (PM) is sparse and this may in part contribute to delay in detection and thicker tumors
05 dic 2017
AJCC Cancer Staging System Manual, 8th Edition
Melanoma Staging: Evidence-Based Changes in the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Eighth Edition Cancer Staging Manual
30 nov 2017
Circulating Tumour Cells Associated With Relapse in Late-Stage Melanoma
A study revealing a connection between circulating tumour cells (CTCs) and relapse in patients with stage IV melanoma points to liquid biopsy as a potential predictor of patients at high risk for disease progression
31 ott 2017
Timing of Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment Critical to Survival
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) underscores the importance of early detection and treatment of melanoma
31 ott 2017
Study Defines Safe, Effective Margins for Complete Removal of Individual Dysplastic Nevi
By carefully tracing a line of at least 2 mm outside of and around the edges of individual dysplastic nevi, physicians can remove all of its cells and avert the need for a second surgery
19 set 2017
Adjuvant Vemurafenib Benefits Patients With Resected, BRAFV600-Positive Melanoma
Adjuvant vemurafenib provides significantly improved disease-free survival (DFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) compared with placebo in patients positive for the BRAFV600 mutation with completely resected stage IIC to IIIB melanoma who are at high recurrence risk, according to findings from the BRIM8 study, presented at the 42nd European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress
19 set 2017
Nivolumab Superior To Ipilimumab as Adjuvant Therapy in Resected, Late-Stage Melanoma
Nivolumab demonstrates greater clinical benefit and superior safety compared with ipilimumab in patients with completely resected late-stage melanoma at high risk of recurrence
13 set 2017
Most Melanomas Don't Arise From Existing Moles
While it's important to look for any suspicious spots on the skin, research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology indicates that it's vital to check for new growths in order to detect melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer
04 set 2017
Lymph Node Removal Is Not Necessary for All Patients With Melanoma
Many patients with melanoma need a sentinel-lymph-node biopsy to determine if cancer cells have spread there, but a positive finding doesn’t mean all the lymph nodes in the area must be removed, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
04 set 2017
Personalised Melanoma Genomic Risk May Trigger Skin Cancer Prevention, Skin Examination
A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicates that personalised melanoma genomic risk information can prompt discussions about skin cancer prevention and skin examinations with family and health professionals
04 set 2017
Certain Traits Help Detect Amelanotic Melanoma
New findings from a study published in JAMA Dermatology may improve detection of amelanotic melanoma. Researchers believe their findings could improve detection of this type of melanoma, which is more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages
04 lug 2017
Melanoma e vitamina D: siamo davvero costretti a scegliere?
Uno scudo ai raggi ultravioletti è necessario, specie durante le ore più calde per prevenire i tumori della pelle. E a questo scopo le creme solari vanno scelte bene e usate bene. Però il sole non va visto come un nemico, perché i suoi raggi, alle giuste dosi, sono molto importanti per il nostro benessere.
27 giu 2017
No Increased Risk of Melanoma in Tocilizumab-Treated Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incidence of melanoma is not increased when the biologic agent tocilizumab is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study presented here at the 2017 Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)
13 giu 2017
Larotrectinib Shows Durable Antitumour Activity in TRK Fusion Cancers Across a Wide Range of Tumour Types
Larotrectinib has demonstrated consistent and durable antitumor activity in tropomysin receptor kinase (TRK) fusion cancers, across a wide range of ages and tumour types, and was well-tolerated, according to a study presented here at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)