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Derm In The News: September 8-14

September 14, 2024

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Keep up with the latest headlines in dermatology from the past week, including the use of AI in a dermatology clinic to enhance gun safety, decreased rates of melanoma in Swedish adults under 50, and more.

WTVM: Lane Dermatology uses AI to enhance safety amid rising gun violence

ZeroEyes announced that its artificial intelligence-based gun detection system has been implemented at Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery in Columbus, Georgia. This marks the first time a private health care practice has adopted ZeroEyes' technology. The system enhances security by using existing security cameras to detect firearms and alert a 24/7 operations center staffed by military and law enforcement veterans, who then quickly notify local authorities and staff.

News-Medical: Sweden reports drop in skin cancer rates for under 50s

A recent study reveals that the risk of malignant melanoma is decreasing in Sweden for individuals under 50, also finding that while melanoma rates are increasing in those over 50. This decline in new cases and mortality among younger people is attributed to several factors: increased sun protection awareness from the 1990s, reduced use of sunbeds due to restrictions, more indoor activities among youth, and greater immigration of people with darker skin tones.

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NPR: Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds

A recent study found that young children using personal care products like lotions and hair conditioners have higher levels of endocrine-disrupting phthalates. The study, which analyzed urine samples from 630 children aged 4 to 8, highlighted that different racial and ethnic groups had varying exposure levels. Phthalates, used in plastics and some personal care products, can interfere with hormonal development and health.

VUMC: NewsChren, inaugural chair of the Department of Dermatology, to step down

Mary-Margaret Chren, MD, will retire from her role as chair of Vanderbilt University's Department of Dermatology on December 31, 2024. She will join Stanford University as a Visiting Scholar. Chren, known for her work on measuring skin disease outcomes and developing the Skindex tool, will focus on enhancing physician-patient relationships at Stanford. During her tenure at Vanderbilt, she significantly expanded the department, which now includes 31 faculty and offers a wide range of dermatological services.

PR Newswire: Medscape Education and Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program Partner to Empower the Next Generation in Dermatology

Medscape Education and the Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program have formed a partnership to enhance diversity in dermatology. This initiative aims to support underrepresented minority (URM) pre-medical and medical students by providing mentorship, educational resources, and practical experiences. The collaboration seeks to increase URM representation in dermatology, improve clinician-patient relationships, and better serve minority communities. The program includes a pre-medical boot camp, clinical shadowing, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in events like the Skin of Color Update and a panel at Howard University.

AP News: New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The cancer, discovered as a small spot on her nose during a recent checkup, will be removed in a procedure. Hochul, 66, emphasized the importance of regular medical checkups to detect such conditions early.

Have you seen any dermatology headlines this week that we may have missed? Share with us by emailing our team at DTEditor@mmhgroup.com.