Gut dysbiosis linked to genesis and progression of melanoma Dr. Shravani Dali5 Sep 2023 2:30 PM GMTGut dysbiosis linked to genesis and progression of melanoma suggests a new study published in the JAMA DermatologyThe gut microbiome modulates the...
Bristol Myers Squibb gets European Commission nod for Opdivo as adjuvant treatment for patients with completely Resected Stage IIB or IIC Melanoma Ruchika Sharma23 Aug 2023 5:53 AM GMTPrinceton: Bristol Myers Squibb has announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) as a monotherapy for the...
Medical Bulletin 14/August/2023 Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 10:15 AM GMTHere are the top medical news for the day: Novel tool predicts patient’s risk of developing psoriatic arthritisIn research published in Arthritis...
Electrical signals between skin cells may affect melanoma initiation, shows study Isra Zaman14 Aug 2023 4:00 AM GMTThe transfer of a neurotransmitter from one type of skin cell to another (melanocytes to keratinocytes) altered electrical activity and promoted...
Can vitamin D supplementation improve treatment outcomes in patients subjected to anti-cancer immunotherapy? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 July 2023 2:30 PM GMTPoland: A recent study has suggested that maintaining normal vitamin D levels while receiving immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint...
Individuals with atopic disorders may have lower risk of melanoma Medha Baranwal26 July 2023 4:30 AM GMTFinland: The relationship between atopic disorders, characterized by hypersensitivity reactions such as allergies and asthma, and the development of...
Delay of surgical treatment for melanoma up to 90 days not linked to poorer outcomes Aditi16 Jun 2023 2:30 PM GMTA Research Letter on Surgery by Elliot L. H. Le and colleagues has mentioned that there is no relation between delayed surgery and outcomes of...
UVB Phototherapy Does Not Increase Risk Of Skin Cancer among Atopic Dermatitis patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Jun 2023 1:15 AM GMTUltraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy is a commonly used treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition. While...
Desmoplastic melanoma patients respond "exceptionally" well to treatment with immunotherapy alone Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 May 2023 2:30 PM GMTUSA: A recent study has suggested that many patients with desmoplastic melanoma could avoid the risk of toxicity from combination therapies and...
Medical Bulletin 12/April/2023 Isra Zaman12 April 2023 10:30 AM GMTHere are the top medical news for the day:Pitt study shows mint flavor vape juice to be more toxic for lungsUsing a specially designed robotic system...
Immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma influenced by prior treatments: Study Isra Zaman12 April 2023 4:15 AM GMTWhen a patient is diagnosed with advanced melanoma, they usually are treated with immune therapies like anti-PD-1 blockade and anti-CTLA-4 blockade,...
Novel immunotherapy delivery approach benefits some melanoma patients with leptomeningeal disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2023 8:30 PM GMTA novel approach to administer intrathecal (IT) immunotherapy (directly into the spinal fluid) and intravenous (IV) immunotherapy was safe and...
