Magnetic stimulation for treatment of major depression
Cancer Information / Nov 29
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an effective treatment for depression, reported the Financial Times (30 November 2007). The newspaper accurately reported the results of a well conducted randomised controlled trial. The results appear reliable for the short-term treatment of major depression not [+]
'Weight loss drug increases chance of depression'
Cancer Information / Nov 18
The weight-loss drug rimonabant increases the risk of anxiety and depression, reported four newspapers (16 November 2007). The reports were based on the findings of an analysis of four clinical trials that found rimonabant led to greater weight-loss than placebo, but was associated with a greater nu [+]
'Drugs 'of no benefit' to hyperactive children'
Cancer Information / Nov 12
Drugs given to hyperactive children offer no long-term benefit reported three newspapers (12 November 2007). The newspapers were generally accurate in their reporting of findings from a three year follow-up study following a randomised clinical trial. The studies conclusions appear reliable. [+]
Spinal manipulation and or diclofenac for acute low back pain
Cancer Information / Nov 11
Spinal manipulation (and/ or use of diclofenac) does not speed up recovery from back pain reported five newspapers (9 November 2007). The newspaper reports of a well-conducted trial of people with acute back pain were generally accurate. The study's results appear reliable, and are applicable to peo [+]
Signs of Internal Organ Cancer On Your Skin
Skin Cancer / Oct 29
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about growths on the skin that are not necessarily skin cancer, but are related to cancers on your internal organs.  Many diseases, such as high cholesterol or diabetes, can have manifestations on the skin. Sometimes, cancer of the internal organs can have skin [+]
Persistant Rash May Be a Form of Cancer
Skin Cancer / Oct 15
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about a type of skin cancer that is different from an abnormal mole or lesion. Moles or lesions can usually be removed surgically. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), however, is a skin cancer that resembles a rash rather than a new abnormal growth. Cutaneous T-c [+]
More Skin Cancer Awareness Means More Diagnoses
Skin Cancer / Oct 05
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about the rise in skin cancer diagnoses over the last few years. Many people wonder why the number of skin cancer diagnoses continues to rise despite the increase in our knowledge about proper sun protection. After all, we should be better at preventing skin cancer [+]
What is Ocular Melanoma?
Skin Cancer / Sep 25
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about ocular melanoma, a type of melanoma that develops in the eye. While melanoma is usually associated with skin cancer, it can arise in the eye and spread to other parts of the body. Ultimatelym it can lead to death without there ever being a strange mole on [+]
HPV Can Cause Skin Cancer, Too
Skin Cancer / Sep 06
Hi everyone. We spend a lot of time talking about skin cancers in sun exposed areas. Today I want to talk about a specific kind of skin cancer that is caused by a virus and not sun exposure. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most commonly diagnosed skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma is the [+]
Newly Approved FDA Regulations for Sunscreen Labeling
Skin Cancer / Aug 27
 Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about the recently publicized announcement by the FDA regarding sunscreen labels.  Currently, we all talk about "SPF" levels, because that is the rubric provided by sunscreen companies that indicates how much protection sunscreen provides. " [+]

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