ARROWS CAMPAIGN AUDIENCE The campaign targets 18-24 year olds in NSW. This group is particularly at risk as they are less likely to protect their skin from the sun than the general population. KEY MESSAGES Melanoma is the most common cancer...
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Urgent appeal for volunteers to help solve sunscreen conundrum Does wearing sunscreen prevent healthy vitamin D production? It’s a simple question that confuses many Australians as they try to balance the risks and benefits of sun exposure. New...
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Study finds genetic link between melanoma and autoimmune conditions A new study has found an intriguing link between the genetic risks for melanoma and autoimmune diseases. QIMR Berghofer’s Dr Upekha Liyanage said further research could lead to a...
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New research finds Vitamin D supplements do not prolong life Taking monthly vitamin D supplements is unlikely to increase life expectancy in the general Australian population, according to research from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute...
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Funding success for early career skin cancer researchers The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC), is backing new research into skin and skin cancer with the announcement of the four winners of the ASSC Early Career Researcher...
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Interactive text messaging reduces sunburn for those at risk Regular and interactive text messaging has been shown to be an effective way to help young people avoid sunburn by changing their behaviour. A team led by University of Queensland...
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UQ research finds new way to reduce scarring Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and other trauma patients. University of...
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Sun Exposure Summit Success The Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) hosted the Sun Exposure Summit, in March 2021. The Summit took the form of a 2-day virtual conference, followed one week later by an invitation-only...
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Researchers develop new test to help fight deadly melanoma Researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have developed a prototype test that can help identify if patients with deadly metastasised melanoma are likely to benefit from...
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ASSC Sun Exposure Summit March 2021 The sun has both risks and benefits for health. The risks are well established (skin cancer, premalignant skin lesions, cataract, pterygia) but the benefits are less clear. Generation of vitamin D is an...
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Skin cancer research receives strong support from Metro South Health The funding for skin cancer research received a boost from Health services and philanthropic partners at the recent 2021 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Grants...
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World-first skin cancer treatment aims to help transplant patients A new medication which can be applied to the skin could help prevent organ transplant recipients from developing harmful skin cancers. The world-first treatment being developed...
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