• Author: Rebecca I. Hartman
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Identification of risk factors for acral melanoma in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Acral melanoma (AM), localized to the palms, soles, and nail units, is a unique melanoma subtype less associated with UV radiation. Few studies have evaluated …

Parkinson's disease and risk of melanoma in United States Veterans: A Veterans Affairs Cancer Registry retrospective cohort study

Abstract:Epidemiologic studies suggest an association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and melanoma, although mechanisms remain unclear. Shared immune dysregulation, oxidative …

Treatment and disease-specific survival differences among Veterans with Merkel cell carcinoma

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million individuals annually.1 Prior studies …

Area deprivation index and melanoma thickness in Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides comprehensive medical care for enrolled veterans. Differences in melanoma diagnosis, associated with …

Real-world effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors among Veteran patients with cutaneous melanoma

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, caring for more than 9 million individuals. Despite higher cutaneous …