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View article: POT1 genetic testing in melanoma-prone families in Sweden: germline variant prevalence and tumor spectrum in identified carriers
POT1 genetic testing in melanoma-prone families in Sweden: germline variant prevalence and tumor spectrum in identified carriers Open
Background and purpose: Approximately 5–10% of cutaneous melanoma occurs in individuals with a family history of the disease. While known high-penetrance genes, such as CDKN2A, explain some cases, a substantial proportion of hereditary mel…
View article: When Are Single Reader Evaluations Insufficient in Teledermoscopic Assessments? Analyses of a Retrospective Cohort Study
When Are Single Reader Evaluations Insufficient in Teledermoscopic Assessments? Analyses of a Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: Teledermoscopy (TDS) emerges as an efficient tool for diagnosing skin lesions. In Sweden, double reading is the standard of care, but risk factors for misdiagnosis or mismanagement using single reader evaluations (SRE) are not …
View article: Melanoma Incidence and Mortality Trends Among Patients Aged 59 Years or Younger in Sweden
Melanoma Incidence and Mortality Trends Among Patients Aged 59 Years or Younger in Sweden Open
Importance Over the past decades, many global regions have experienced a steady increase in the incidence of cutaneous melanoma. However, more recently, a downward trend has been observed in the younger age groups in Australia and the US. …
View article: New technology and working methods to improve healthcare for suspected malignant skin lesions: Implementation of teledermatoscopy in comprehensive healthcare
New technology and working methods to improve healthcare for suspected malignant skin lesions: Implementation of teledermatoscopy in comprehensive healthcare Open
Background Suspected malignant skin lesions are common and challenging in terms of diagnostic accuracy and lead time. Efficient use of teledermatoscopy has the potential to improve these factors. Objectives This report aims to explore the …
View article: Introduction of new technology and new working methods; from a successful pilot project to a region-wide implementation of teledermatoscopy in primary health care. (Preprint)
Introduction of new technology and new working methods; from a successful pilot project to a region-wide implementation of teledermatoscopy in primary health care. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Teledermatoscopy (TDS) has successfully been incorporated into the healthcare system of Stockholm Region, serving a population of 2.4 million with nearly 240 Primary care units. The full implementation was preceded by a pilot p…
View article: Lead Time From First Suspicion Of Malignant Melanoma In Primary Care To Diagnostic Excision: A Cohort Study Comparing Teledermatoscopy And Traditional Referral To A Dermatology Clinic At A Tertiary Hospital
Lead Time From First Suspicion Of Malignant Melanoma In Primary Care To Diagnostic Excision: A Cohort Study Comparing Teledermatoscopy And Traditional Referral To A Dermatology Clinic At A Tertiary Hospital Open
Introduction The increasing use of teledermatoscopy in clinical practice has led to demands to evaluate the effects of this new technology on traditional healthcare systems. Objectives To study lead times from first consultation in primary…