Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Experts Highlight Challenges That Remain for AI Devices in Triaging Skin Cancer
Before AI makes significant inroads in dermatology, clinicians need to see more verifiable data, according to dermatologist Dr. R...
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Encouraging Data on Laser Treatment
Data was strongest for the use of lasers for treating basal cell carcinoma, especially pulsed-dye lasers.
Feature
Immunotherapy May Be Overused in Dying Patients With Cancer
“There are patients who are getting immunotherapy who shouldn’t,” according to a surgical oncologist from Yale.
From the Journals
Can Addressing Depression Reduce Chemo Toxicity in Older Adults?
Researchers evaluated whether greater reductions in grade 3 chemotherapy-related toxicities occurred with geriatric assessment-driven...
Clinical Review
Epidermal Tumors Arising on Donor Sites From Autologous Skin Grafts: A Systematic Review
Donor site cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma can be postoperative complications of autologous skin grafting.
Case Letter
Saxophone Penis: A Forgotten Manifestation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Repetitive inflammation within the context of hidradenitis suppurativa may cause structural deformity of the penis, resulting in a saxophone penis...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Approves First Engineered Cell Therapy for a Solid Tumor
This T-cell receptor therapy modifies existing receptors to recognize an array of antigens on the surface of cancer cells.
From the Journals
The Last 30 Days: How Oncologists’ Choices Affect End-of-Life Cancer Care
Researchers analyze data from more than 17,000 patients who died of cancer between 2012 and 2017.
From the Journals
Ancient Viruses in Our DNA Hold Clues to Cancer Treatment
Targeting remnants of a virus in our DNA could lead to more effective cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
Commentary
The Shield Sign of Cutaneous Metastases Is Associated With Carcinoma Hemorrhagiectoides
We read with interest the Case Letter from Wang et al1 (Cutis. 2023;112:E13-E15) of a 60-year-old man whose metastatic...
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Safety Standards a Top Priority for ASLMS President
“I am excited to see how artificial intelligence and robotics play a role in energy-based devices,” Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, said in a Q&A with...