SPF Minute #2 – Skin Cancer Is A Huge Economic Burden
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada “The Canadian economic burden of skin and subcutaneous tissue disease was 2 Billion Dollars in 2010 and the amount of people getting skin cancer has been increasing in Canada at a fairly constant rate over the past 30 years.”
How Much The Ontario Government Is Investing In Virtual Care
The Ontario government recently announced plans to expand its innovative home and community care services with a $115 million investment. The following is a quote from their press release: “With today’s modern medical advances and technology, and with the help of our dedicated nurses and personal support workers, we are ready to provide quality care for patients in their own homes and […]
SPF Minute #1 – Skin Cancer Is More Prevalent Than You Think
Skin Cancer is more prevalent than you think. According to the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, “There are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of breasts, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined and one in every three cancers diagnosed worldwide is skin cancer.”
Research & Development: Temperature-dependent Cell Death Patterns
Temperature-dependent cell death patterns induced by functionalized gold nanoparticle photothermal therapy in melanoma cells Abstract Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising approach for cancer targeting therapy. However, the temperature-dependent killing of tumor cells in PTT remains unclear. In this study, we report necroptosis plays a role in the anti-tumor effects observed in gold nanorod (GNR)-mediated […]
The Truth About What Ontario Doctors are Paid
The Ontario healthcare system is a truly wonderous execution of the bureaucracy. Large governing bodies, like the Ontario Medical Association and College of Nurses, are charged with interpreting dozens of provincial & federal legislative acts and countless regulations to provide Ontarians with the marvel that is the Ontario Healthcare Insurance Plan (OHIP). The total Ontario […]
Research & Development: Targeted-gene Silencing BRAF
Targeted-gene silencing of BRAF to interrupt BRAF/MEK/ERK pathway synergized photothermal therapeutics for melanoma using a novel FA-GNR-siBRAF nanosystem Abstract Melanoma is significantly associated with mutant BRAF gene, a suitable target for siRNA-based anti-melanoma therapy. However, a tumor-specific delivery system is a major hurdle for clinical applications. Here, we developed a novel nano-carrier, FA-GNR-siBRAF for safe […]
The Important Skin Cancer 1, 2, 3’s and A, B, C’s
Nevus Best known asMole Explain like I’m 5Your body is a bad colourist and decided to add extra ink to that particular spot of your skin. ComplicationsThey are no big deal for the most part, but many people like to have them removed. Note: Have your mole checked out: A – asymmetricalB – border […]
Why Skin Cancer Screening Is Needed Now More Than Ever
A recent report by the Toronto Star has exposed how the Coronavirus is affecting cancer care in Ontario. Their report states that there is a “sharp rise in the number of people coming to hospitals with advanced cancers” due to doctors prioritizing more serious cases, people avoiding medical centres, and the postponement of screening programs for breast, […]
Why You Should Use GetSkinHelp Today
According to the Canadian Public Health Agency, skin cancer has been increasing at a fairly constant rate in Canada over the past 30 years. And according to the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of prostate, lung, breast, and colon cancers combined. Aside from using sunblock and covering […]
Vascular
Vascular Vascular lesions are common benign lesions of the skin that can look alarming due to is colour. There are several different types of vascular lesion which vary in appearance (red or deep purple in colour) and treatment of the lesions depends on the origin of the lesion. Types of vascular lesions:
