Preventice, Inc. a leading developer of mobile health systems announces that it will collaborate with Mayo Clinic to introduce health applications based on cloud computing and mobile phone technology. The first application from this collaboration is the CARD System. Millions of Americans suffer from skin allergies. A National Ambulatory Medical Care survey conducted in 1995 estimated that 8.4 million people visit their doctor because of…

Hereditary breast cancer is rare. However, women with a family history of breast cancer can be at higher risk of developing the disease. Breakthrough Breast Cancer has developed a new guide for people with a family history of breast cancer. It sets out what a family history is and how your risk is assessed, including genetic testing options. It explains what breast screening is available to…

Calling attention to a disease that kills one American every hour. Melanoma however, if detected early, can often be successfully treated. NYU Langone’s ABCDEs of Melanoma Still a Critical Detection Guide Over 25 years ago, NYU Langone Medical Center developed the ABCDEs – a melanoma detection guide that provides criteria for diagnosing skin cancer including melanoma. Created by dermatologists at NYU Langone, the ABCDEs are…

Patients with acne and rosacea are often confused about selecting appropriate skin care products, cosmeceuticals, and cosmetics to add into their daily routine. While they want to continue to see results with the treatment regimen from their dermatologist, they also want to be comfortable using products that address other skin issues, such as wrinkles or that protect their skin, such as sunscreens. They also may…