The incidence of melanoma is continuing to increase worldwide. UV exposure is a known
risk factor for melanoma. Geographic location is known to influence UV exposure and the …

PURPOSE: Sunburns are an important risk factor for melanoma and those occurring in
childhood are often cited as posing the greatest risk. We conducted a meta-analysis to …

Background To update the pattern of cancer mortality in Europe. Materials and methods We
analysed cancer mortality in 34 European countries during 2000–2004, with an overview of …

Evolutionary psychologists have proposed that preferences for facial characteristics, such as
symmetry, averageness, and sexual dimorphism, may reflect adaptations for mate choice …

Background Tanning beds are associated with increased risk of melanoma. Objective We
sought to update the evidence of the association of melanoma and indoor tanning focusing …

Evidence of social determinants of disease and awareness of the impact of these factors on
outcomes continues to increase. Social determinants include both socioeconomic and …

In this study, we propose a refractive index-based sensor to detect skin cancer (Basal, HeLa,
MDA-MB-231) through human blood. It also can detect diabetes through human tear fluid …

A systematic meta-analysis was performed to evaluate if cutaneous melanoma (CM) risk
factors differ depending on body site and histological type. Adjusted estimates were …

Background Constitutional factors and sun exposure are associated with skin cancer risk.
However, these relations are complex and differ according to skin cancer type. Methods We …

Melanoma constitutes 4–5% of all skin cancers but it contributes to 71–80% of skin cancer
deaths. UV light affects cell and tissue homeostasis owing to its damaging effects on DNA …