A Comparison of Interventions to Teach Melanoma Patients Skin Self-examination The almost 724,000 Americans survivors of melanoma are estimated to have 4 first degree relatives per case; thus, 2.8 million Americans are at increased risk of developing melanoma in comp...

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Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination This study is a behavioral science study designed to identify aspects of the dyadic relationship that promote Skin Self-Examination (SSE) in patients at high risk of developing melanoma. T...

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Warning Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Prevention of SCC by at Risk Organ Transplant Recipients Using focus group and cognitive interviews with organ transplant recipients, the investigators developed interactive workbooks: a) prevention by sun protection b) early detection by skin s...

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Helping All Children be Safe Outdoors With Sun Protection The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a sun protection education program for children of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Practicing sun protection in childhood can r...

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Melanin Index in Those With Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-VI The "gold standard" method of assessing skin pigmentation is spectrophotometry; however, even as early as 1961 the potential for confounding by dilatation of blood vessels was recognized. ...

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Melanoma Simulation Model With Smartphone Devices: Training Physicians for Early Detection of Melanoma The specific aim of this study is to determine if interactive touchscreen-based learning with deliberate practice modules can enhance the retention of life-saving medical skills when incor...

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Teaching Skin Self -Examination to Melanoma Patients and Their Skin Check Partners The proposed study is a continuation of a research program (STU00017005: Interventions to teach melanoma patients skin self-examination) designed to increase early detection of melanomas b...

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Training Primary Care Physicians to Perform Melanoma Opportunistic Surveillance This is a four-phase educational intervention for primary care practitioners (PCPs) to perform opportunistic melanoma surveillance. Based on prior research, the investigator will develop a...

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Helping Children be Safe Outdoors With Sun Protection Childhood exposure to high levels of sunlight is a strong determinant of melanoma risk. Pediatric clinicians can provide important sun protection counseling. In 2003, the United States Pre...

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