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Skin Moisturizing Entrepreneur and Founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research, Sharon Kleyne, Discussed Maximizing Sunscreen Protection. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Bio-Logic Aqua Research Founder and water and health advocate Sharon Kleyne, recently announced that merely applying sunscreen when exposed to direct sunlight may not be sufficient to prevent reactions such as heat stroke, carcinoma or melanoma. The skin moisturizing innovator believes that to obtain maximum benefit,...
CDC papers discuss the potential roles of social and family networks, media, and lawmakers in efforts to prevent skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices, American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports Preventing skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices requires a coordinated approach at the national, state, and local levels suggests a pair of papers by CDC authors in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Evidence has shown that...
LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 4(th), 2013 Dr. Travis Kidner and the Rox Cancer Center were proud to sponsor the second annual Melanoma 5K Run/Walk at the Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. The event is co-organized by the Melanoma Research Foundation and Pale Girl SPEAKS, a social networking movement dedicated to raising awareness and preventing melanoma. The 5K course took participants through several of the iconic motion picture scenes at...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing for stricter warning labels on tanning beds – labels which would recommend that such devices not be used by anyone under the age of 18. According to Liz Szabo of USA Today, sunlamp products that emit ultraviolet radiation are currently regulated as class 1 devices, putting them in the same “low-risk” category as adhesive bandages and tongue depressors. Class 1 devices...
Fort Worth dermatologist first to offer non-surgical skin cancer treatment in DFW. Keller, Texas (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that skin cancer is highly curable if detected and treated early. Up until now, the primary course of treatment for all types of skin cancer was surgery. Dermatology Alliance-Keller in Fort Worth, Texas, now offers a safe,...
Water’s Edge Dermatology is offering complimentary skin cancer screenings at several of its South Florida locations during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Water’s Edge provides Floridians with tips to protect their skin and prevent skin cancer. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, Floridians can get free skin cancer screenings at several Water’s Edge Dermatology...
Array MEK162 Phase 3 Trial Announced in Ovarian Cancer BOULDER, Colo., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Array BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) today reported results for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121029/LA02195LOGO) Also today, Array announced the planned start of its first company-led Phase 3 trial with MEK162 in low-grade serous ovarian cancer. This is the third MEK162 pivotal trial that is expected to...
-Targets difficult-to-treat patient population with few remaining options - BOULDER, Colo., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Array BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) today announced that it will initiate a global Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) during the summer of 2013. The study, called MILO (MEK Inhibitor in Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer), will evaluate the efficacy and safety of MEK162 compared to standard chemotherapy...
IRVINGTON, N.Y., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Melanoma Monday(®) and National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month(TM), MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELA) visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square today to ring the Opening Bell and sponsor free skin cancer checks. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61584-mela-sciences-rings-opening-bell-awareness-melanoma-detection-prevention...
More Than Half of American Women Give Themselves a "C" Or Lower for Healthy Sun Care Habits NEW YORK, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on "Melanoma Monday," L'Oreal Paris, the leading global beauty brand, released a new survey on melanoma awareness and prevention among women of all skin tones, and announced a philanthropic alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA). Over the next three years, L'Oreal Paris will donate over $750,000 to the MRA to fund the new L'Oreal...
