Insidermedicine in 60 - August 18, 2009

From Oakland - According to research in the Archives of Dermatology, antioxidant supplements may not increase the risk of melanoma. In a study of nearly 70,000 people, researchers found no significant association between supplement use and melanoma. These findings contradict an earlier study which suggested that women who took antioxidants had a four times increased risk for the condition.

From the Netherlands - According to research in the Archives of Surgery, peripheral artery disease patients with a gloomy, anti-social personality are at higher risk of death. In a study of 184 patients, researchers found that those with "Type D" personalities had a three times higher risk for all-cause mortality than non-Type D patients. These findings further the suggestion that personality traits can effect health.

And finally, from Florida - According to research in the Archives of Dermatology, dermatologists are more likely to discover early skin cancer than patients. In a study of nearly 130 melanoma cases, 56% were discovered by dermatologists conducting a full-body exam when patients visited with an unrelated complaint. The average melanoma depth for physician-detected tumors was 0.33 mm, compared to 0.55 mm for those detected by patients.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

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