QIMR skin cancer researchers enlisted to fight for sunbed ban in England Two pioneering skin cancer experts, who helped deliver an outright ban on commercial sunbeds in Australia six years ago, are helping provide the case for a total ban in...
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UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin cancers...
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BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES THE FOCUS OF NEW LINC GRANTS Translational Research Institute (TRI), Metro South Health (MSH) and Mater Research, have announced the recipients of almost $400,000 in new research grant funding through their jointly...
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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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