STUDY PROTOCOL FOR A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE USE OF MELANOMA SURVEILLANCE PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION OF MELANOMA IN ULTRA-HIGH AND HIGH-RISK PATIENTS (THE IMAGE TRIAL)

Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the use of melanoma surveillance photography to the Improve early detection of MelanomA in ultra-hiGh and high-risk patiEnts (the IMAGE trial)

Abstract Introduction Melanoma surveillance photography (MSP) is a comprehensive surveillance method that comprises two- or three-dimensional total body photography with tagged digital dermoscopy, performed at prescribed intervals.It has the potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies and enhance early detection of melanoma, but it is not yet standard

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Paternal Genetic Landscape of Zagros Region of Iran and Its Role in the Gene Flow in the Populations of the Region

Background & Objectives: Zagros Pudding Basin Mountains, which are between the flatlands of Mesopotamia and the Iranian plateau, surround the western border of the country.This region was the cradle of great civilizations like Mesopotamia and Elam.This study aimed to test the boundary role of the Zagros Mountains in the genetic structure of the reg

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