whether sunscreens help prevent melanoma

April 1998

There's controversy about whether sunscreens help preventmelanoma...the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Sunscreens prevent squamous cell carcinoma...but it's notclear whether they prevent melanoma.

There's even concern that sunscreens might INCREASE the risk ofmelanoma...because people feel safe spending more time in the sun.

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Table of Contents

possible interaction between warfarin and acetaminophen
Viagra (sildenafil), the first ORAL therapy for impotence
OTC product for impotence called Rejoyn
Thyroid Disorders possible interaction between calcium supplements and levothyroxine
Dermatology possible risk of depression and suicide in patients taking Accutane (isotretinoin)
Dermatology whether sunscreens help prevent melanoma
LOTS of interest in the herb, kava
St. John's wort will be manufacturered in a patch form
Gastroenterology New guidelines for managing Helicobacter pylori infections
Oxese Turbuhaler for asthma
Hematology & Oncology comprehensive guidelines for treating breast cancer
Hematology & Oncology dextromethorphan for pain
Infectious Diseases Some patients on Crixivan or other protease inhibitor combo therapy are noticing an unusual side effect
nutritional drinks
new "futuristic" pharmacy