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Computer scientists develop an artificial intelligence that is just as good at picking out skin cancers as dermatologists, according to a new study.
Topics: robots-and-artificial-intelligence, science-and-technology, doctors-and-medical-professionals, health, skin-cancer, skin, diseases-and-disorders, united-states, australia
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Topics: skin-cancer, skin, infant-health, oceans-and-reefs, doctors-and-medical-professionals, esperance-6450
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A national scientific agency says Queensland's UV index so far this summer is higher than in previous years.
Topics: weather, health, diseases-and-disorders, skin, skin-cancer, maroochydore-4558, brisbane-4000, townsville-4810
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An expert has warned that around one per cent of people will have an adverse reaction to sunscreen chemicals, in the wake of a number of reports of rashes and burns from sunscreen users.
Topics: skin, skin-cancer, australia
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Living with a disability often means more contact with the health system. Carly Findlay says when these experiences are positive their impact can be empowering but often they can leave you feeling worn out, weary or worse.
Topics: health, disabilities, skin, healthcare-facilities, australia
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Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and the importance of protecting your skin cannot be overestimated.
Topics: health, skin-cancer, skin, australia
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Australian gold medallist swimmer Mack Horton thanks an anonymous fan who noticed a mole on his chest and emailed his team.
Topics: skin, skin-cancer, swimming, australia
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There's no shortage of remedies that claim to make scars less noticeable. One of the most popular is vitamin E — but will it really help improve your scar?
Topics: health, vitamins, medical-research, skin
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| UpdatedCases of a flesh-eating ulcer known as Buruli, or Bairnsdale, have jumped to record levels and are on Melbourne's doorstep, medical experts say.
Topics: skin, diseases-and-disorders, health, states-and-territories, mornington-3931, dromana-3936, portarlington-3223
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| UpdatedWe're always being told that cancers are best picked up early. So why do expert groups say we shouldn't all have regular skin checks?
Topics: health, skin, skin-cancer, older-people, medical-procedures, australia
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| UpdatedWe've all sported the odd black and blue mark from a knock, but for some of us, the slightest bump seems to result in a multi-coloured extravaganza, which might last as long as several weeks.
A dermatologist explains why some of us bruise more easily than others and the reasons behind it may come as a surprise.
Topics: health, blood, skin, older-people, australia
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Why do some people sweat more than others and what can you do if you sweat too much?
Topics: health, brain-and-nervous-system, skin, thyroid-disorders, diabetes, obesity, womens-health, australia
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| UpdatedAustralia faces a critical shortage of donated tissue, including skin, bones, heart valves and tendons, with experts fearing they will be understocked during the bushfire season.
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Western Australia has followed suit with the rest of the country and become the last state to ban the commercial use of tanning beds.
Topics: skin-cancer, health, lifestyle-and-leisure, skin, bunbury-6230, melbourne-3000, perth-6000
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| UpdatedThe renown Cook Islands-born doctor Joe Williams has won another award for his work in improving the lives of Pacific islanders.
Topics: health, healthcare-facilities, awards-and-prizes, skin, diseases-and-disorders, pacific, new-zealand, cook-islands
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| UpdatedUV light causes everything from sunburn to skin cancer and the wrinkles and sagging that come with age. But what exactly is it doing in our bodies to wreak all that havoc?
Topics: skin, science-and-technology, diseases-and-disorders, health, skin-cancer, dna, australia
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Dr John Greenwood cares for 450 acute burns patients each year, has developed a biodegradable skin graft substitution, and is now honoured as South Australia's 2016 Australian of the Year.
Topics: awards-and-prizes, medical-research, rehabilitation, doctors-and-medical-professionals, skin, adelaide-5000
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Fungus that causes Athlete's Foot under a microscope
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| UpdatedWhat actually causes tropical climate skin rashes and how should you respond — besides not madly scratching that itch.
Topics: skin, doctors-and-medical-professionals, weather
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Staff say the Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria's new facility at Southbank in Melbourne will allow them to provide more life-saving tissue.
Topics: medical-procedures, skin, heart-disease, bones-and-muscles, southbank-3006
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You're walking along the coast on an overcast day with the wind whipping your hair and you end up with a raw, stinging feeling to your face. Windburn. But is it?
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Researcher Kara Burns took her own 'medical selfie' to monitor healing of cuts to her cheek and ear caused by an encounter with a dog.
Topics: medical-procedures, skin
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| UpdatedWhen you take pictures of your rash, sore eye or changing skin spot on your mobile phone you could be doing more than collecting social media fodder. These pictures may also help you convey vital health information to your doctor, a Brisbane researcher says.
Topics: skin, medical-procedures, health, queensland-university-of-technology-4000
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| UpdatedA Queensland man dubbed a walking miracle after suffering burns to 90 per cent of his body helps spread the word that donating skin can save lives.
Topics: people, skin, brisbane-4000, airlie-beach-4802, mackay-4740
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Glamorising sunburn by posting sunburn art on social media is creating a "very dangerous habit" which could leave people with unrepairable damage, Cancer Council SA says.
Topics: health, skin-cancer, skin, social-media, adelaide-5000, sa