Author: Anu
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Why sunscreen is important for UV-protection year-round
Did you know that getting a sunburn just once every two years can triple your risk of melanoma (source: Cancer Research UK)? For this reason, sunscreen is essential in the fight against skin cancer.
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SkinVision adopted by leading Australian health fund in the fight against skin cancer
As the world awakens to consider its new normal in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital technology is providing new hope in the fight against skin cancer, a disease that doesn’t respond to the idea of a pause.
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UV Rays – what are they and how can we protect ourselves from them?
On average 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime, with UV exposure being the biggest cause of the disease. According to Cancer Research UK, just one case of severe sunburn every two years heavily increases your chances of getting melanoma skin cancer. The UV stands for Ultra Violet…
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SkinVision and UV-Fashions team up to fight skin cancer
AMSTERDAM, 7 May 2020 – Spring and warm weather are here to stay for the coming months. Despite the fact that many aspects of our daily lives have changed drastically, responsible sun behaviour and timely detection of skin cancer remain more important than ever.
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Basal cell carcinoma causes and risk factors
Currently, about 8 in 10 diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas (BCC). Because BCCs grow slowly, most are curable. Know these Basal Cell Carcinoma causes and risk factors.
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7 Tips for Basal Cell Carcinoma Prevention
Basal cell carcinoma is currently the most common Skin Cancer. It is important to be aware of the options to prevent yourself and the people around you. More information on basal cell carcinoma prevention? Read here our 7 tips.
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SkinVision Achieves Three ISO Certifications
SkinVision, the leading app for early detection of skin cancer, recently achieved three important ISO certifications. The British Standards Institution (BSI Group), awarded SkinVision ISO 13485:2016 for its quality management system. Additionally BSI awarded the company ISO 27001:2013 for information security management, as well as the Dutch national standard NEN 7510, which includes additional requirements…
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Sonographer used smartphone to find three skin cancers in her family
By cross-referencing the results of the SkinVision app with ultrasound, Bridget Sparks is turning sonographers into a frontline tool to fight the disease that threatens the lives of over 80,000 New Zealanders every single year.
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Melanoma: The current situation in New Zealand
New Zealand has, together with Australia, the highest melanoma incidence in the world. The combination of skin type and UV impact from the sun put the inhibitors of New Zealand at high risk. So let’s take a closer look at the current melanoma situation in NZ.
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Sun Safety Australia: Fitness and Sports Enthusiasts
Summer is here in Australia when many people will spend time outdoors playing sports and enjoying the sun. With the warm climate, beautiful beaches and wide-open space, the country is meant to be enjoyed this way.
