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Rheinland-Pfalz: Highest Rate of Malignant Melanoma in Germany
According to Barmer Krankenkasse, Rheinland-Pfalz has the highest rate of malignant melanoma in Germany, with the number of cases more than doubling from 9,700 in 2005 to 23,000 in 2023, while non-melanoma skin cancer cases almost tripled.
Rheinland-Pfalz: Highest Rate of Malignant Melanoma in Germany
According to Barmer Krankenkasse, Rheinland-Pfalz has the highest rate of malignant melanoma in Germany, with the number of cases more than doubling from 9,700 in 2005 to 23,000 in 2023, while non-melanoma skin cancer cases almost tripled.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Scientists Develop BO-112: A Breakthrough in Melanoma Treatment
Juana Santiago's metastatic melanoma, resistant to standard immunotherapy, went into remission after treatment with BO-112, a new drug developed by Spanish researchers at the CNIO, highlighting a breakthrough in melanoma treatment and the importance of clinical trials.
Spanish Scientists Develop BO-112: A Breakthrough in Melanoma Treatment
Juana Santiago's metastatic melanoma, resistant to standard immunotherapy, went into remission after treatment with BO-112, a new drug developed by Spanish researchers at the CNIO, highlighting a breakthrough in melanoma treatment and the importance of clinical trials.
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44% Bias Score
Faster Melanoma Test Reduces Anxiety, Improves Outcomes
Sam Crook, 39, from the Wirral, was diagnosed with stage two melanoma after noticing changes in a mole; a new, faster sentinel lymph node biopsy confirmed the cancer hadn't spread, highlighting the importance of early detection and the benefits of a new, quicker testing method.
Faster Melanoma Test Reduces Anxiety, Improves Outcomes
Sam Crook, 39, from the Wirral, was diagnosed with stage two melanoma after noticing changes in a mole; a new, faster sentinel lymph node biopsy confirmed the cancer hadn't spread, highlighting the importance of early detection and the benefits of a new, quicker testing method.
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24% Bias Score
White Wine Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
A study of nearly 96,000 participants found a 22% higher risk of skin cancer associated with white wine consumption compared to red wine, possibly due to sun exposure during consumption; women showed a greater risk than men.
White Wine Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
A study of nearly 96,000 participants found a 22% higher risk of skin cancer associated with white wine consumption compared to red wine, possibly due to sun exposure during consumption; women showed a greater risk than men.
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48% Bias Score
Melanoma Risk Varies by Sex: Clothing and Body Shape Play Key Roles
A British Cancer Research UK study reveals that melanoma locations vary significantly between men and women, with differences attributed to clothing choices and body composition, highlighting the need for sex-specific sun protection strategies.
Melanoma Risk Varies by Sex: Clothing and Body Shape Play Key Roles
A British Cancer Research UK study reveals that melanoma locations vary significantly between men and women, with differences attributed to clothing choices and body composition, highlighting the need for sex-specific sun protection strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Innocent Mole Leads to Extensive Melanoma Surgery, Underscoring Urgent Need for Skin Checks
A 26-year-old woman's seemingly harmless chest mole turned out to be stage 1B melanoma, necessitating extensive surgery; her case highlights the importance of regular skin checks given the alarming rise in melanoma cases, exceeding 100,000 new diagnoses annually in the US and rising by almost a thir...
Innocent Mole Leads to Extensive Melanoma Surgery, Underscoring Urgent Need for Skin Checks
A 26-year-old woman's seemingly harmless chest mole turned out to be stage 1B melanoma, necessitating extensive surgery; her case highlights the importance of regular skin checks given the alarming rise in melanoma cases, exceeding 100,000 new diagnoses annually in the US and rising by almost a thir...
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24% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Sunbed Laws Face Calls for Strengthening After Melanoma Case
Calls are growing in Northern Ireland to strengthen legislation on sunbed use after a woman developed malignant melanoma from using sunbeds underage; current laws prohibit under-18s from using sunbeds but salons are continuing to sell to minors.
Northern Ireland Sunbed Laws Face Calls for Strengthening After Melanoma Case
Calls are growing in Northern Ireland to strengthen legislation on sunbed use after a woman developed malignant melanoma from using sunbeds underage; current laws prohibit under-18s from using sunbeds but salons are continuing to sell to minors.
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52% Bias Score
First Woman to Lead Top Biomedical Research Institute in Spain
Dr. Susana Puig, a dermatologist at Barcelona's Hospital Clínic, was appointed as the first female director of the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), leading to her stepping down from her clinical role to focus on research and translational science, impacting patient care.
First Woman to Lead Top Biomedical Research Institute in Spain
Dr. Susana Puig, a dermatologist at Barcelona's Hospital Clínic, was appointed as the first female director of the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), leading to her stepping down from her clinical role to focus on research and translational science, impacting patient care.
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48% Bias Score
UK Schools Pilot Sun Safety Lessons to Reduce Skin Cancer
A pilot program teaching children aged five and up about sun safety, including UV levels and sunscreen application, is being trialled in Kent primary schools and is planned for nationwide rollout in 2026 to combat rising melanoma rates linked to childhood sun exposure; the initiative emphasizes pers...
UK Schools Pilot Sun Safety Lessons to Reduce Skin Cancer
A pilot program teaching children aged five and up about sun safety, including UV levels and sunscreen application, is being trialled in Kent primary schools and is planned for nationwide rollout in 2026 to combat rising melanoma rates linked to childhood sun exposure; the initiative emphasizes pers...
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40% Bias Score
New Light-Based Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
Texas researchers have developed a new cancer treatment using infrared light and a synthetic blue dye to destroy cancer cells with 99% efficiency in lab cultures; the method, called vibronic-driven action, is currently undergoing further testing and hopes to enter human trials within 5-7 years.
New Light-Based Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
Texas researchers have developed a new cancer treatment using infrared light and a synthetic blue dye to destroy cancer cells with 99% efficiency in lab cultures; the method, called vibronic-driven action, is currently undergoing further testing and hopes to enter human trials within 5-7 years.
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60% Bias Score
Cytomegalovirus Infection Improves Melanoma Immunotherapy Response
An Oxford University study published in Nature Medicine reveals that prior cytomegalovirus infection significantly improves melanoma immunotherapy response in approximately 400 patients, leading to better outcomes and suggesting new avenues for treatment.
Cytomegalovirus Infection Improves Melanoma Immunotherapy Response
An Oxford University study published in Nature Medicine reveals that prior cytomegalovirus infection significantly improves melanoma immunotherapy response in approximately 400 patients, leading to better outcomes and suggesting new avenues for treatment.
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36% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis Leads to Terminal Melanoma in British Mother
A 32-year-old British mother, Katie Cooper, was misdiagnosed with a virus after experiencing pain, leading to a terminal melanoma diagnosis after the cancer spread to her bones, spine, liver, lungs, abdominal wall, and ovaries; highlighting the importance of persistent medical attention.
Misdiagnosis Leads to Terminal Melanoma in British Mother
A 32-year-old British mother, Katie Cooper, was misdiagnosed with a virus after experiencing pain, leading to a terminal melanoma diagnosis after the cancer spread to her bones, spine, liver, lungs, abdominal wall, and ovaries; highlighting the importance of persistent medical attention.
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44% Bias Score
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