RECENT MEDICAL JOURNAL ARTICLES

These free articles are examples of recent information on ocular melanoma available through the National Institutes of Health's PubMed database. Each article has been linked to its PDF version for easy printing. EyeMelanoma.org periodically updates this list.

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>>  "Current Molecular and Clinical Insights into Uveal Melanoma"

Authors: Fallico, Raciti, Longo, et al. In International Journal of Oncology, April 2021

>>  "Genetics of Ocular Melanoma: Insights into Genetics, Inheritance and Testing"

Authors: van Poppelen, de Bruyn, Bicer, et al. In International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2021.

>>  "Update on Uveal Melanoma: Translational Research from Biology to Clinical Practice"

Authors: Ortega, Fraile-Martínez,García-Honduvilla, et al. In International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2020.

>>  "Current Management of Conjunctival Melanoma: Parts 1 and 2"

Part 1: "Conjunctival Melanoma: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Histopathology" (October 2020)

Part 2: "Conjunctival Melanoma: Treatment and Future Directions" (December 2020)

Authors: Koc and Kiratli. In Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.

>>  "Conjunctival Melanoma: Update on Genetics, Epigenetics, and Targeted Molecular and Immune-Based Therapies"

Authors: Gkiala and Palioura, In Clinical Ophthalmology, October 2020.

>>  "Clinical Trials in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma: Current Status"

Authors: Sussman, Funchain, and Singh. In Ocular Oncology and Pathology, September 2020.

>>  "Treatment of Metastatic Uveal Melanoma: Systematic Review"

Authors: Rodriguez-Vidal, Fernandez-Diaz, Fernandez-Marta, et al. In Cancers, September 2020.

>>  "Genetic Biomarkers in Melanoma of the Ocular Region: What the Medical Oncologist Should Know"

Authors: Bol, Donia, Heegaard, et al. In International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2020.

>>   "The Role of Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Uveal Melanoma"

Authors: Wessely, Steeb, Erdmann, et al. In Intetnational Journal of Molecular Sciences, February 2020.

>>  "Effects of Plaque Brachytherapy and Proton Beam Radiotherapy on Prognostic Testing: A Comparison of Uveal Melanoma Genotyped by Microsatellite Analysis"

Authors: Thornton, Coupland, Heimann, et al. In British Journal of Ophthalmology, January 2020.

>>  "Special Issue: Uveal Melanoma"

Authors of 45 articles "summarize the current state of our understanding of uveal melanoma biology and recent advancements in uveal melanoma therapy." In Cancers, November 2019.