Vorig Jaar op Huidkankerdag Ontdekte Leonie via SkinVision dat ze Huidkanker Had
Ineens heb je het: huidkanker. Maar dat gebeurt mij toch niet? “Mam ben je ziek?” Ik voel een brok in mijn keel wanneer ik mijn
June 2, 2018
SkinVision Blog
Useful information on skin cancer, melanoma, skin moles, and how to keep your skin healthy. For medical information about skin cancer, check our library.
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CZ en SkinVision in de prijzen gevallen
De jury van de Dutch Digital Health Challenge, een wedstrijd om implementatie van innovaties in de Nederlandse zorg te versnellen, selecteerde de samenwerking tussen CZ en SkinVision als winnaar in de categorie “Zorgverzekeraar”. Het ministerie van volksgezondheid, welzijn en sport (VWS), Rockstart (een start up incubator) en Health 2.0 werken in deze challenge samen. Hun gezamenlijke doel is om van Nederland het beste digitale health ecosysteem te maken. Met deze wedstrijd willen zij Nederlandse digitale health startups in de schijnwerpers zetten en hen ondersteunen in het opzetten van samenwerkingen.
May 28, 2018
Articles
How do common skin lesions look? (with pictures)
The majority of skin lesions are benign, but when a new lesion or mark appears on our skin, it can be difficult to tell whether it is dangerous. If you have any suspicions about a mark, mole or lesion, you should ask your doctor to check it. Nevertheless, it is useful to know how the common skin lesions look like to be able to recognise them.
In this post, we explain all about the most common skin lesions (with photos) and their main characteristics.
May 11, 2018
How to keep a healthy skin in the summer
In most parts of Europe, people are currently enjoying plenty of sunshine as the summer is coming closer. But the sun hasn’t shown its full potential yet. So, how can you enjoy the heartfully warm days while keeping your skin healthy? Here are five tips on how to keep a healthy skin in the summer, without missing out on the pleasures of sunlight.
May 4, 2018
6 Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy On The Slopes
With this year seeing some of the largest snowfall in the Alps for decades, the chances of getting goggle marks on a bluebird day may seem slim. However, it is far too easy to underestimate your chances of sunburn whilst on the slopes. So how do you keep your skin healthy on the slopes?
February 15, 2018
How Machine Learning Technology Detects Skin Cancer
While you most likely don’t realize it, machine learning is often used in your daily life. For example, when social media suggests tagging your friends in pictures because it recognizes them, or the spam filter on your email account removing unwanted emails. In healthcare, machine learning also takes its part in recognizing skin cancer. Machine learning has been used in hospitals for many years, but now you can use it yourself to track your health in the comfort of your home!
February 7, 2018
Library
How to prevent squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common forms of skin cancer, affecting more than one million people in the US alone each year. While it is usually easily treatable, it can become deadly if it spreads beyond the skin and into the lymph nodes or internal organs of the body. That’s why prevention is so important.
December 1, 2017
Articles
Sun behavior still biggest cause of skin cancer
Skin cancer can happen to anyone, no matter skin type, age or overall health. While that’s true, there are different factors that determine risk, and the biggest driver of skin cancer still stems from sun behavior.
November 27, 2017
Articles
Is it safe to use sunscreen on a daily basis?
Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer globally. Two-in-three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, and several awareness campaigns in that country try to educate people from a young age about the risk of skin cancer. One of the key points within those campaigns is the use of sunscreen (or suncream, as the Aussies like to call it) but it seems that this message is not coming through entirely. A new study shows that many Australians worry about safety.
November 22, 2017
Library
Is basal cell carcinoma itchy?
When it comes to detecting skin cancer, it’s important to understand the possible signs and symptoms. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. When found early, there are many treatment options in most cases. That’s why the SkinVision program is aimed towards early detection. There are several things to know about basal cell carcinoma – so when these things happen, you’ll know what to do.
November 22, 2017