MelNet Executive Committee member Dr Sam Mayhew is one of twelve GPs awarded the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Community Service Medal for outstanding contributions to general pra…

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Background: Preservation of plantar subcutaneous fat is crucial for cushioning in the surgical treatment of acral melanoma of the sole. However, no studies exist on the relationship between deep marg…

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Melanoma incidence has increased over recent decades, yet mortality has been relatively stable. This pattern has raised concern that many newly diagnosed melanomas, particularly melanoma in situ, may …

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