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Hospital Trial Validates Digital Skin Cancer Checking Device

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 4:34 pm | Firstcheck

Firstcheck's second generation, clip on lens for checking skin cancers using a smart phone has been found to be "ideal for consumer use" in a review at Waikato Hospital this month. Firstcheck Dyplens Led by renowned dermatologist, teledermatology ... More >>

Kiwi companies collaborating to combat skin cancer

Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 1:53 pm | Firstcheck

This summer saw record-breaking temperatures and the introduction of a new service helping Kiwis stay on top of their skin health. More >>

Firstcheck skin cancer app partners with Insurance company

Wednesday, 2 January 2019, 12:07 pm | Firstcheck

Following new Australasian published research that the vast majority of melanomas are self-detected in the home, a new partnership is embracing a new way to tackle our high rates of skin cancer. More >>

Scabies study using new technology starts tomorrow

Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 8:48 am | Firstcheck

Public Health Physician Dr Simon Thornley’s study is exploring the use of Firstcheck’s smartphone technology to help detect and combat the scabies skin disease. More >>

New study shows vast majority of melanomas are self-detected

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 3:46 pm | Firstcheck

New study shows vast majority of melanomas are self-detected – with home-grown technology here to help More >>

Kiwi App Takes on Australia for Melanoma Detection

Sunday, 26 February 2017, 8:50 pm | Firstcheck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 26 February 2017 New Zealand health app Firstcheck is launching in Australia tomorrow on its mission to put skin specialists in the pockets of all smartphone users. The app has been addressing New Zealand’s alarming skin cancer ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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