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The first blood test to detect melanoma skin cancer in its early stages has been created

Australian Researchers Develop First Blood Test for Melanoma

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10 autoantibody biomarkers together display high sensitivity, specificity
There is moderately high interest in genetic testing for melanoma risk among the general population

Patient Interest Fairly High for Melanoma Genetic Risk Testing

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Reduced interest seen in minority and less educated populations
There is an increased risk for skin cancer among U.S. active duty service members and veterans

Skin Cancer Risk Higher in Military Personnel

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Increased sun exposure, lack of protection may be responsible for increased risk
Greater reproducibility and higher concordance are seen for melanoma staging with the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) classification of cancer staging

New Guidelines Increase Melanoma Staging Reproducibility

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Greater reproducibility and higher concordance for melanoma staging with implementation of AJCC 8
Engaging in ultraviolet indoor tanning is associated with increased use of skin cancer examinations

Skin Cancer Examinations More Likely for Indoor Tanning Users

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Indoor tanning bed users more likely to have done skin cancer self-exams, had professional exams
The diagnostic performance of a deep learning convolutional neural network seems better than that of dermatologists

Convolutional Neural Network Tops Clinicians for Melanoma ID

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CNN receiver operating characteristic curve had higher specificity compared with dermatologists'
A facial morphing intervention may reduce skin cancer risk behaviors among young adults

Facial Morphing Program May Deter Young Adults From Tanning

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At one-month follow-up, less frequent tanning reported for facial morphing participants
Teledermatology for suspected skin cancer is slightly more expensive than usual care

Teledermatology Could Expedite Care for Suspected Skin Cancer

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Australian study finds implementation significantly speeds time to clinical resolution
The risk of nodal metastasis is five-fold greater for skin cancer on the vermilion lip versus the cutaneous lip

Nodal Metastasis Risk Up When Cancer Is Directly on the Lip

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Five-fold greater risk of nodal metastasis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the vermilion lip
Chronic acetylsalicylic acid exposure is associated with increased risk of malignant melanoma in men

Chronic Aspirin Exposure Linked to Melanoma Risk in Males

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Significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma in males, but not females, on once-daily aspirin