Resistance arises through multiple mechanisms, including mutations and duplications in Ace1 and the overexpression of detoxifying enzymes 8,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Symptoms to Watch For New or changing skin lesion Non-healing sore Bleeding or crusting mole Itching, tenderness, or pain Risk Factors Excessive UV exposure (sunlight or tanning) History of sunburns, especially intermittent intense exposure Fair skin, freckles, light hair/eyes Family or personal history of skin cancer Immunosuppression Diagnosis & Advances - Clinical examination and dermoscopy - Excisional biopsy (preferred for suspicious lesions) - Treatment advances include: Surgical excision (early-stage disease) Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) Targeted therapy (BRAF/MEK inhibitors) The Take-Home Message Melanoma is highly treatable when detected early, but delays can lead to spread and poorer outcomes
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A Canadian Public Health Association article published by McMaster University Master of Public Health candidate Sadiqa Sheikh states that an estimated 3 million Canadian adults are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists as of early 2026, making Canada the second-largest user of GLP-1s in the world