13 December 2018In this population-based cohort study, associations with large asymmetric nevi, sunbathing vacations, and indoor tanning differed significantly among melanoma sites. Skin color, hair color, small symmetric nevi, residential ambient UV radiation, and sunburns were associated with melanoma risk on all sites. This study adds to the supporting evidence of divergent pathways to melanoma and suggests similar risk profiles for lower limb and trunk melanomas and for upper limb and head and neck melanomas.
13 December 2018Sun exposure behaviour is significantly linked with positive tanning attitudes rather than risk perception. Therefore, according to this recent study, innovative skin cancer prevention campaigns which aim to influence tanning norms should be developed to complement existing education campaigns.
12 December 2018Indigenous Australian's present much later and have substantial morbidity and mortality from potentially treatable cutaneous malignancies, according to this recent retrospective case study.
12 December 2018This Australian randomised controlled trial seeks to directly compare technology-enhanced and naked-eye skin self-examination.
12 December 2018Regular sunbed use by German adults has decreased by more than 85% in the past decade, possibly as a result of public awareness following a legal ban on sunbed use for young people and the effects of a statutory skin cancer screening programme.
7 November 2018In 2012 District Health Board public health staff initiated six-monthly visits to commercial solaria to ensure that solarium operators were familiar with best practice procedures to reduce the risks from exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation from sunbeds.
The report from the first half of 2018 is now available.
7 November 2018Public education strategies may be beginning to show effect with the goal of increasing prevention and earlier detection and treatment to enable decrease in melanoma mortality, according to this recent New Zealand study.
7 November 2018A microRNA signature MEL38 may be useful in assessing patient response to tumour excision, according to this recent study.
7 November 2018Shading practice in New Zealand playgrounds is limited according to this recent New Zealand study. The findings support policy efforts to increase shade nationwide, and the study recommends establishing minimum standards for playground shade and displaying sun safety signage in playgrounds to help promote sun protection behaviour among playground visitors.
7 November 2018Couple-focused interventions can promote better sun protection behaviour, according to this recent study.
