Wednesday, May 07, 2003

3M Seeks FDA Approval for Drug Aldara: "3M Co. has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for permission to sell its genital warts drug Aldara to treat a precursor to skin cancer that affects an estimated 10 million Americans a year. In AP Health Skin cancer's secrets unveiled: "WORLD-first Melbourne research into a little-known but deadly skin cancer could save thousands of lives. In NEWS.com.au: The Nation Pain relief drug helps skin cancer treatment: "A common pain relief medication could help skin cancer treatment, researchers have discovered while conducting laboratory experiments on mice. In Hindustan Times: Science & Tech Baseball vs. skin cancer: "USA Today In Baseball Study Finds Skin Cancer Threat Greatest for Men Over Age 50 and Individuals With Multiple Risk Factors in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare American Academy of Dermatology and Arizona Diamondbacks Launch Annual Initiative to Strike Out Skin Cancer in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare New Research in Sun Protection Shines the Light on Sunscreen and Importance Of Sun-Safe Behaviors Beyond Adolescence to Lower Skin Cancer Risk in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare 12:26:32 PM

Melanoma Update 2003: Diagnosis and Prognosis: "Barbara A. Burrall, MD Medscape Gastroenterology Barbara Burrall In Medscape Dermatology Headlines Melanoma mortality rate up 93 per cent: "Malta Independent Daily In Cancer Red-Wine Compound Shows Potential for Fighting Skin Cancer: "U.S. researchers will feed resveratrol to mice to see if the polyphenol can kill melanoma. In Winespectator May Is Melanoma Month and the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation Is Getting Behind Activities: From a Road Race to Sun Awareness Day at Fenway in PR Newswire American Academy of Dermatology Kicks Off Melanoma Monday in the Big Apple in PR Newswire: Biotech/Healthcare 12:24:58 PM