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- Remembering a Legend: Vic A Narurkar, MDhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/remembering-a-legend-vic-a-narurkar-md/2459921/The dermatology community lost a true rock star with the sudden passing of Vic A Narurkar MD, FAAD in late January. Loved by so many, Dr. Narurkar was the Founder of the Bay Area Laser Institute in San Francisco and a past president of the American Society of Cosmetic Derma
- Dr. George J. Hruza Named New AAD Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-george-j-hruza-named-new-aad-president/2459881/St. Louis dermatologist George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, is set to begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) at the conclusion of the 2019 AAD Annual Meeting in Washington. “The health care landscape is evolving, and it’s important for de
- Dr. George J. Hruza Elected AAD President-Electhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-george-j-hruza-elected-aad-president-elect/2458231/George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, has been elected president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Dr. Hruza also will hold this position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association. He will be installed as president-elect in February 2018 and hold the office of president for
- C-Jun Protein May Play Role in Psoriasis Developmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/c-jun-protein-may-play-role-in-psoriasis-development/2460753/The "c-Jun" protein may play a major role in the development of psoriasis, but inhibiting this protein may alleviate symptoms, new research suggests. c-Jun belongs to a larger family of transcription factors, DNA-binding factors, known as Activator Protein-1 (AP-1). Previ
- Valeant Names Joseph C. Papa as Chairman and CEOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-names-joseph-c-papa-as-chairman-and-ceo/2458593/Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc's Board of Directors has named Joseph C. Papa to become its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Papa is expected to join Valeant by early May. He will join Valeant from Perrigo Company plc, a leading global health
- Dermatologist Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, Named New AAD Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-terrence-a-cronin-jr-md-named-new-aad-president/2461615/Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, is the new President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He will start his one-year term at the close of the Academy's Annual Meeting. Dr. Cronin will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister
- Meet JAAD's New Editor Dirk M. Elston, MDhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/meet-jaads-new-editor-dirk-m-elston-md/2457918/Charleston, SC-based dermatologist Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, is the next editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Elston, the journal’s current deputy editor, will step into his new role in July 2018, succeeding de
- Adam Friedman, MD Wins Innovations in Residency Training Awardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/adam-friedman-md-wins-innovations-in-residency-training-award/2457920/The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) awarded Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD with the Innovations in Residency Training Award at the recent Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference (ODAC) held in Miami. The award recognizes individuals who have fostered innovation and i
- Deucravacitinib Plus Topical C/BD Effective in Moderate to Severe Psoriasis: Analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/deucravacitinib-plus-topical-cbd-effective-in-moderate-to-severe-psoriasis-analysis/2476009/New research in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology suggests that adding topical calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate (C/BD) foam to oral deucravacitinib therapy improves outcomes and quality of life in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque p
- Andrew Weinstein Voted AAD President-Electhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Andrew-Weinstein-Voted-AAD-President-Elect/2471798/Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, was voted president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the organization announced. Dr. Weinstein will be joined by vice president-elect Thomas E. Rohrer, MD, FAAD. Newly elected members of the board of directors are Alina G. Bridges, DO,