Melanoma Journal Articles

• Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy or Chemoimmunotherapy in NSCLC How do these treatments for non-small cell lung cancer compare? Is one more beneficial than the other?
  Translational Lung Cancer Research, May 02, 2022
• Atypical Ulcer on Stasis Dermatitis: Achromic Melanoma This report describes a case of ulcerated achromic melanoma in a patient with stasis dermatitis. How was the diagnosis confirmed?
  Wounds, April 06, 2022
• Management of Cutaneous SCC of the Scalp With Brain Exposure This case of advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp with exposure of the brain was managed with a palliative approach.
  Wounds, March 16, 2022
• The BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Cancer Patients Is the SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccine safe and effective in cancer patients receiving active treatment?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, March 09, 2022
• Safety and Efficacy of Tofacitinib for Ulcerative Colitis This paper presents final data from OCTAVE Open, an open-label, long-term extension study on the safety and efficacy of the Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, March 08, 2022
• Early Melanoma Invasivity and Gut Fungal, Bacterial Profiles This study evaluated the gut microbial community of patients with early stage melanoma, including bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. How did gut microbial profiles correlate to severity of disase?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 21, 2022
• Conditions Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Cancer Survivors Many cancer survivors may have one or more underlying conditions, putting them at increased risk for severe COVID-19-associated illness.
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, February 09, 2022
• Molecular Alterations and Immune Checkpoint Blockade Could certain genomic biomarkers predict response or resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, January 11, 2022
• Views on Mobile Health Apps for Skin Cancer Screening What needs to be done to increase successful adoption of skin cancer mHealth screening apps? This survey explored perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the use of these mobile apps.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 14, 2021
• T2DM and Markers of Cutaneous Melanoma Aggressiveness This study investigated a possible relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and an increased incidence and/or aggressiveness of melanoma, with or without metformin therapy.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, November 10, 2021
• Risk of Severe Clinical Events After DAA Therapy in HIV/HCV Which severe events may occur after direct-acting antiviral treatment among these patients -- and how common are they?
  HIV Medicine, November 01, 2021
• Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment Toxicity Risk in RA A new analysis investigates the potential for patients with rheumatoid arthritis to experience adverse events after treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
  Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, November 01, 2021
• A Review and Call for More Research Into Nodular Melanoma This paper highlights the distinct characteristics of nodular melanoma, an aggressive subtype associated with poor survival.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, October 27, 2021
• A Clinical and Biological Review of Keratoacanthoma Can keratoacanthomas be differentiated from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? This review compares the pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of the two, suggesting they are distinct entities.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 29, 2021
• The Association Between Citrus Consumption and Melanoma Risk Psoralen, a known photocarcinogen, is abundant in citrus products. Might consumption of citrus be associated with an increased risk of melanoma?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 22, 2021
• Use of Amniotic Tissue-Derived Allografts Post-Mohs Surgery Could the application of this allograft help promote wound closure in Mohs micrographic surgical wounds?
  Wounds, September 17, 2021
• Melanoma Genomics: A Review of Practical Clinical Applications How can recent advances in our understanding of the genetics, epigenetics, and genomics of melanoma inform modern melanoma diagnosis and treatment?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 08, 2021
• Management of Thyrotoxicosis Induced by PD1 or PDL1 Blockade Thyrotoxicosis is an immune-related adverse event associated with PD1 and PD-L1 blockade therapy. How is this condition best managed?
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, September 06, 2021
• Targeted and Immunotherapies in BRAF Mutant Melanoma Review the clinical considerations for choosing between MAPK inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors as first-line therapy for BRAF mutant advanced melanoma.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 01, 2021
• Tape Strips in Dermatology Research Learn about the technique of tape stripping, a simple, minimally invasive method to access components of the epidermis. What information can be obtained, and for which dermatoses is it best suited?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 22, 2021