Public awareness of malignant melanoma risk factors in Germany.

Background Melanocytic nevi have a complex evolution influenced by several endogenous and exogenous factors and are known risk factors for malignant melanoma. Interestingly, tobacco use seems to be inversely associated with melanoma risk. However, the association between tobacco use and nevi and lentigines has not yet been evaluated. Methods We investigated the prevalence of nevi, atypical nevi, and lentigines in relation to tobacco smoking in a cohort of 59 smokers and 60 age- and sex-matched nonsmokers, using a questionnaire and performing a total body skin examination by experts. Results No significant differences were detected between smokers and nonsmokers in the numbers of nevi, atypical nevi, and lentigines in sun-exposed areas (p = 0.966, 0.326, and 0.241, respectively) and in non-sun-exposed areas (p = 0.095, 0.351, and 0.546, respectively). Conclusion Our results revealed no significant differences in the prevalence of nevi, atypical nevi, and lentigines between smokers and nonsmokers in sun-exposed and non-sun-exposed areas.

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Parkinson’s Disease as a Risk Factor for Melanoma: A Review

SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine ◽

10.25251/skin.5.5.8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 503-511

Author(s):

Zachary Monahan ◽

Aaron Cantor ◽

Kent Handfield

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Subsequent Development ◽

Disease Diagnosis ◽

Melanoma Risk ◽

Estimated Risk ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Relationship Of

Objective: To review the literature and place into a quantified context the relationship of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis to a subsequent diagnosis of malignant melanoma, and to briefly explore potential molecular associations between the two diseases. Methods: The Medline database was queried with terms related to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and malignant melanoma, with use of Boolean operator AND to identify studies involving both diseases. Studies were divided into primary and meta-analyses, with exclusive evaluation of those quantifying risk of malignant melanoma after an established diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Critical studies were identified using Medline searches to identify established quantified risk metrics between classic melanoma risk factors and subsequent development of malignant melanoma. Results: Twelve primary studies and three meta-analyses were evaluated and their risk metrices tabulated. Three studies offered estimated risk of development of malignant melanoma in patients with classic melanoma risk factors. These metrices were also tabulated and compared with the metrices established by the twelve primary studies. This demonstrated a similarity in overall risk of developing malignant melanoma in a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease as compared to a patient with classical melanoma risk factors. Limitations: Relatively few studies identified specifically quantified the classic risk factors for melanoma, and relatively few studies specifically quantified the degree of risk for developing melanoma after an established Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Conclusion: It is wise to consider the presence of Parkinson’s disease in a patient as one factor when clinicians decide on the appropriateness of regular full body screening examinations.

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287 Monitoring Public Awareness, Burden, Risk Factors, and Care of Kidney Disease in the U.S.: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Surveillance System

American Journal of Kidney Diseases ◽

10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.02.289 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (4) ◽

pp. 619

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Disease Control ◽

Surveillance System ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Centers For Disease Control ◽

The U.S

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Patterns and predictors of serious surf-related injuries in Hawaii

Trauma ◽

10.1177/1460408620983628 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 146040862098362

Author(s):

Ashley Marumoto ◽

Adam Guzman ◽

William B. Harris ◽

John Vossler ◽

Sidney Johnson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Leisure Activity ◽

Severe Injury ◽

Spine Injury ◽

Inherent Risk ◽

Risk Of Injury ◽

Safety Interventions ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Irreversible Injury

Introduction Surfing is a popular leisure activity with inherent risk of injury that many participants fail to mitigate. There is a paucity of literature reporting severe surf-related trauma and associated risk factors. Methods A retrospective observational study of registry data from Honolulu’s main trauma center assessing surf-related injuries and risk factors for severe injury was performed between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. Results Spine (35.1%), face (17.5%), and head (12.3%) injuries were the most common injuries identified in this cohort. A number of predictors for severe injury as well as serious spine injury were identified. Major risk factors for severe injury and serious spine injury included location of injury on Maui (Severe injury: OR 6.79, 95%CI 1.43–40.35, p = 0.0217; serious spine injury: OR 7.27, 95%CI 1.39–58.24, p = 0.0308) and being from one of the 48 contiguous states (severe injury: OR 3.33, 95%CI 1.10–10.98, p = 0.0388; serious spine injury: OR 2.95, 95%CI 1.08–8.46, p = 0.0379). Conclusion Understanding the nature of surf-related injuries and who is at risk can help to inform safety interventions that may prevent severe, sometimes irreversible injury. Efforts should be made to increase public awareness to the potential risk of surf-related activities.

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