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View article: Renal Cancer in Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer: A Scoping Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Management, and Outcomes
Renal Cancer in Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer: A Scoping Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Management, and Outcomes Open
Purpose: Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome caused by germline pathogenic variants in the fumarate hydratase ( FH ) gene. Affected individuals face up to a 15% to 20% lifetime risk…
View article: Disseminated Cutaneous Blastomycosis
Disseminated Cutaneous Blastomycosis Open
View article: Clinical Considerations for the Management of Advanced PD-L1 ≥50% Non-small Cell Lung Cancer In 2025: Should All Patients Be Treated the Same?
Clinical Considerations for the Management of Advanced PD-L1 ≥50% Non-small Cell Lung Cancer In 2025: Should All Patients Be Treated the Same? Open
Despite advances in the treatment of non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) due to the advent of immunotherapy in the form of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), NSCLC remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada. In addition, m…
View article: Investigating Skin Cancer Risk and Sun Safety Practices Among LGBTQ+ Communities in Canada
Investigating Skin Cancer Risk and Sun Safety Practices Among LGBTQ+ Communities in Canada Open
Background: Skin cancer prevention relies on effective sun safety practices. Previous studies have shown that LGBTQ+ individuals exhibit lower sunscreen use and higher tanning bed usage compared to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. This study…
View article: A Comprehensive Analysis of Skin Cancer Concerns and Protective Practices in Manitoba, Canada, Highlights Lack of Skin Cancer Awareness and Predominance of High-Risk Sun Exposure Behaviors
A Comprehensive Analysis of Skin Cancer Concerns and Protective Practices in Manitoba, Canada, Highlights Lack of Skin Cancer Awareness and Predominance of High-Risk Sun Exposure Behaviors Open
The rapidly increasing skin cancer rates in Canada are alarming, with current data estimating that 1/3 of Canadians will be affected in their lifetime. Thus, deeper understanding of high-risk sun exposure behaviors is needed to help counte…
View article: A Systematic Review of Clinical Features and Treatment Outcomes of Xanthoma Disseminatum
A Systematic Review of Clinical Features and Treatment Outcomes of Xanthoma Disseminatum Open
Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is a rare normolipidemic mucocutaneous xanthomatosis within the spectrum of cutaneous non-Langerhans histiocytosis. Managing XD poses substantial challenges, with limited available data. This study aims to compre…
View article: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Molecular Features of Acantholytic Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review
Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Molecular Features of Acantholytic Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction: Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma (aSCC) is a rare clinicopathological subtype of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for approximately 4.9% of all SCC cases. However, there are currently no standardized criteria…
View article: Disparities and barriers to the access of biologics in moderate‐to‐severe adult psoriasis
Disparities and barriers to the access of biologics in moderate‐to‐severe adult psoriasis Open
Psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disorder that is associated with substantial physical and psychosocial comorbidity. Although biologic agents have offered transformative therapeutic advantages to those unresponsive to tr…
View article: Insufficient Primary Photoprotective Behaviours Assessment Among Outdoor Workers Calls for an Update in the Evaluation of Sun Safety Strategies in Industry, Maintenance, and Construction Professions: A Literature Review
Insufficient Primary Photoprotective Behaviours Assessment Among Outdoor Workers Calls for an Update in the Evaluation of Sun Safety Strategies in Industry, Maintenance, and Construction Professions: A Literature Review Open
View article: Bruised nodule on the leg of a teen
Bruised nodule on the leg of a teen Open
A 17-year-old healthy, overweight girl presented with a two-year history of a single 5-cm non-healing, tender ecchymotic nodule with ill-defined margins on the posterolateral aspect of her left thigh (Figure 1). No history of trauma or med…
View article: Assessing Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Sun Safety Behaviors and Melanoma Concern in Atlantic Canada: A Comprehensive Survey Study
Assessing Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Sun Safety Behaviors and Melanoma Concern in Atlantic Canada: A Comprehensive Survey Study Open
Background: The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is increasing at an alarming rate in Canada and elsewhere around the world. Significant regional differences in CM incidence have been identified in Atlantic provinces. The goal of this …
View article: 573 Mapping mental health recommendations of recent guidelines for adult atopic dermatitis
573 Mapping mental health recommendations of recent guidelines for adult atopic dermatitis Open