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Survey reveals the limited knowledge about actinic keratosis among most people

Almirall S.A. (ALM), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, presented today the results of a survey revealing that 85% of respondents are unaware of the existence of actinic keratosis (AK). source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230525/Survey-reveals-the-limited-knowledge-about-actinic-keratosis-among-most-people.aspx

Most nurses claim insufficient staffing as the leading cause of their well-being struggles

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, today announced the results of its annual survey of nursing professionals and students. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230511/Most-nurses-claim-insufficient-staffing-as-the-leading-cause-of-their-well-being-struggles.aspx

'Normal looking' skin may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer

A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230510/Normal-looking-skin-may-still-carry-sun-damaged-DNA-mutations-that-can-trigger-cancer.aspx

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD)-;characterized by red, sore, itchy or peeling skin-;affects up to 95% of people undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230505/Simple-low-cost-treatment-can-prevent-severe-cases-of-acute-radiation-dermatitis.aspx