August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” RAGE is a potential target for melanoma treatment, but its effectiveness is uncertain due to variable expression levels.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Hispanic/Latino patients in the USA were diagnosed with melanoma at younger ages and at more advanced stages than non-Hispanic/Latino Whites, which contributed to lower melanoma-specific survival rates among Hispanics/Latinos.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
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July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.