Sunbeds linked to melanoma; Chemical restores vision to blind mice; Diet high in antioxidants may reduce pancreatic cancer risk

(July 28, 2012 - Insidermedicine Week in Review)

From France - Tanning beds lead to over 3,000 cases of melanoma in Europe each year, according to a report published in the BMJ. Results of a meta-analysis examining 27 studies found that over 3,000 of nearly 64,000 melanoma cases in Europe every year are caused by tanning bed use. Risk of skin cancer was increased by 87% if tanning bed use occurred before 35 years of age.

From California - Scientists have discovered a chemical that restores vision in blind mice, according to a report published in Neuron. Researchers genetically engineered mice to lose their vision months after birth, injecting the rodents with a? 'photoswitch' chemical known as AAQ. They found that the chemical restored partial vision to the rodents--offering hope for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, the most common form of inherited blindness.

From the UK - A new report published in Gut finds that high dietary intake of antioxidants may lower risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers examined the food diaries of over 23,000 adults taking part in a 10 year study. They found that those with the highest dietary intake of vitamins C, E and selenium had a 67% reduced risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Source: http://www.insidermedicine.ca//archives/Sunbeds_linked_to_melanoma_Chemical_restores_vision_to_blind_mice_Diet_high_in_antioxidants_may_reduce_pancreatic_cancer_risk_6446.aspx

madonna give me all your luvin video roseanne barr president green party day 26 gronkowski new hunger games trailer sasquatch