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July 31, 2014
It Takes a Village – the Surgeon GeneralR...
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Why I’m Getting Naked for Skin Health
Guest blog post by Ian Michael Crumm, Celebrity Esthetician, Podcast Host, Key Opinion Leader, Melanoma Advocate and 2025 #GetNaked Spokesperson: Some moments stick with yo...
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Melanoma News |
July 15, 2014
One Step Closer to the Next Generation of Sunscree...
We are extremely pleased to announce that the House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved the Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250. This is an important step towar...
Melanoma News |
June 5, 2014
Guest Post: What the FDA Tanning Announcement Mean...
Melanoma survivor Danielle Russo shares her thoughts on the tremendous FDA announcement about increasing regulations on indoor tanning beds.
Melanoma News |
June 4, 2014
Sunlamps and Tanning Beds Get FDA Warning
CNN.com wrote an article about the FDA's recent announcement to increase regulations on indoor tanning beds, including the new warning labels. The article quotes the MR...
Melanoma News |
May 29, 2014
Gov’t Puts New Age Restrictions on Tanning B...
On May 29, 2014, the FDA announced its approval to reclassify indoor tanning beds in an effort to reduce the rising rates of skin cancer linked to UV exposure. The MRF'...
Melanoma News |
March 31, 2014
Melanoma & Technology
Here at the MRF, we talk a lot about skin checks. The message is clear: if you see something that is different or changing, get it checked out. Of course, it isn&rsq...
Melanoma News |
March 14, 2014
The MRF and PASS Coalition Applaud Introduction of...
Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition Applauds Introduction of the Sunscreen Innovation Act Reed-Isakson-Whitfield-Dingell Legislation Would Speed Up F...
Melanoma News |
January 13, 2014
WUSA-TV Interview Regarding FDA Approval of First ...
On January 9, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever combination therapy for the treatment of advanced melanoma. WUSA9 (Washington, D.C.'s...
Melanoma News |
October 3, 2013
Government Shutdown – Essential Personnel
For the first time in 2 decades, the U.S. government has shut down. Media have focused a great deal of attention on the closure of national parks and restrictions to vetera...
Melanoma News |
July 10, 2013
Your Action Needed: FDA Proposes Reclassification ...
Act now! Public comments are now being accepted in response to the FDA’s proposal to reclassify tanning beds.
Melanoma News |
May 30, 2013
New Drugs Improve Options for Melanoma Patients
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the FDA approved two new drugs for metastatic melanoma, a BRAF inhibitor and a MEK inhibitor. Liz Szabo, reporter for USA TODAY, interviewed the...
Melanoma News |
March 14, 2013
Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition Launches; Ca...
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2013 Contact: Aimee Steel, aimee.steel@hklaw.com/ 202-828-1895 or Mark Meissner, mark.meissner@hklaw.com/ 202-469-5195 Public A...
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