Melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers in the United States but results in the largest number of skin cancer deaths. Investigators evaluated the potential link between the availability and use of tanning beds and the rising rates of melanoma in New England. They found compelling evidence linking tanning bed usage to increased melanoma risk. Their spatial epidemiologic study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier, provides critical insights to inform public health strategies and reduce melanoma incidence.
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Physicians’ Education Resource ® to Host 15th Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies ®
Source: Business Wire, January 2019 “We are looking forward to hosting our International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies® once again in New York City,” said Phil Talamo, president of…
Read More The Australasian Melanoma Conference 2016
Hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia 28 – 29 October 2016, Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, Sydney Welcome Invitation Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is with great pleasure that…
Read More Melanoma March 2016 is launched
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) officially launched the 2016 ‘Melanoma March’ initiative in Sydney today.
The launch event held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth revealed plans for the new project that will receive funds from this year’s Melanoma March campaign. Channel 7’s Dr. Andrew Rochford hosted the event, with MIA"s new CEO Carole Renouf helping to get the campaign off to a flying start. Melanoma patient and author of Dear Melanoma Emma Betts also spoke passionately about the importance of research.