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- UCSF's HS PROGRESS Aims to Shed Light on Hidradenitis Suppurativahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ucsfs-hs-progress-aims-to-shed-light-on-hidradenitis-suppurativa/2462092/University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) is leading HS PROGRESS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa [HS] Prospective Observational Registry and bioSpecimen repoSitory), a multicenter, longitudinal study that aims to comprehensively characterize HS from clinical and biological perspectives. <
- Potential Eczema Breakthrough: IL-31 Feedback Loop Causes the Urge to Itch and Cools Nearby Inflammationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/potential-eczema-breakthrough-il-31-feedback-loop-causes-the-urge-to-itch-and-cools-nearby-inflammation/2462077/In a breakthrough that could transform how doctors treat conditions from eczema to allergies, scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered a feedback loop centered on a single immune protein called IL-31 that causes the urge to itch and dials back nearby inflammation.
- UCSF Apologizes for Dermatology Experiments in Prisoners in 1960shttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ucsf-apologizes-for-dermatology-experiments-in-prisoners-in-1960s/2461477/The University of California, San Francisco apologized for conducting unethical dermatology experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s. Experiments included putting pesticides and herbicides on the men’s skin and injecting it into the
- Vial Launches Dermatology CROhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vial-launches-dermatology-cro/2461031/Vial has launched the Vial Dermatology CRO, dubbing it “The CRO Built for Sponsors.” The San Francisco-based company will rely on a clinic network of more than 35 dermatology clinics across the country to re
- Dermatologist Named as AMA President-Electhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-named-as-ama-president-elect/2460835/Jack Resneck Jr, MD, a dermatologist from the San Francisco Bay Area, is the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA). Following a year-long term as president-elect, Dr. Resneck will assume the office of AMA president in June 2022. “It is truly an honor t
- 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
- Gryphon Investors Makes Majority Investment in Water's Edge Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gryphon-investors-makes-majority-investment-in-waters-edge-dermatology/2457741/Gryphon Investors has made a majority investment in Water’s Edge Dermatology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gryphon Investors is a San Francisco-based middle market private equity firm. A leading provider of comprehensive dermatology services in over 30
- Coming Soon to a City Near You: Sciton Inc.'s Bright Lights Big City BBL 2018 Tourhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you-sciton-incs-bright-lights-big-city-bbl-2018-tour/2457815/Sciton. Inc.’s Bright Lights Big City BroadBand Light (BBL) 2018 Tour is now in its third year. The 2018 Tour, featuring San Francisco dermatologist Patrick Bitter Jr., MD, kicks off in early June in For
- Untreated Sleep Apnea Linked to Melanoma Aggressionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/untreated-sleep-apnea-linked-to-melanoma-aggressiveness/2458564/Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to increased aggressiveness of malignant cutaneous melanoma, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society 2016 International Conference in San Francisco. The study involved 412 patients, average age 55.8, w
- Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers Names Alice Hyman “Practice Manager of the Year”https://practicaldermatology.com/news/association-of-dermatology-administrators-and-managers-names-alice-hyman-practice-manager-of-the-year/2458966/The Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers (ADAM) named Alice Hyman of Advanced DermCare in Danbury, CT, the recipient of this year’s Practice Manager of the Year award. She was recognized at the 23rd annual ADAM meeting in San Francisco. Ms. Hyma