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- Nucletron Introduces Esteya Electronic Brachytherapy for Treating Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130923-nucletron_introduces_esteya_electronic_brachytherapy_for_treating_skin_cancer/2459456/Nucletron, an Elekta company, recently launched Esteya, a new approach for treating patients with skin cancer. Esteya electronic brachytherapy mimics proven high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy by bringing a small X-ray source very close to the cancerous site, enabling the local a
- Melanoma Rates Up as Overall US Cancer Incidence Fallshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-melanoma_rates_up_as_overall_us_cancer_incidence_falls/2459629/While incidence rates are declining for most cancer sites, they are increasing among both men and women for melanoma of the skin and cancers of the liver, thyroid, and pancreas. Overall cancer incidence rates decreased slightly in males (by 0.6% per year) and were stable in females in the most recen
- Dermatologist Launches Rx Rebates, LLChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121029-dermatologist_launches_rx_rebates_llc/2459690/Joel Bain Herron, MD, a dermatologist with Northeast Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center, LLC in Gahanna, OH, founded Rx Rebates, LLC, a technology company. The website Rx_Rebates.com will be a mobile accessible site with a searchable database of digital versions of branded prescription rebate car
- La Roche-Posay Launches Mobile “Dermatologist By Your Side” Educationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120320-la_roche-posay_launches_mobile_dermatologist_by_your_side_education/2459835/When patients want advice on skin care products in the pharmacy or anywhere, they can dial **DERM from a mobile phone. An automated text response leads them to a dedicated YouTube.com site, featuring educational videos from dermatologists Kavita Mariwala, MD and Shirley Chi, MD. The program from
- Take That SKs! DermBiont’s SM-020 Topical Gel Performs Well in Phase 2 Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/take-that-sks-dermbionts-sm-020-topical-gel-performs-well-in-phase-2-study/2461623/More than 80% of seborrheic keratosis (SK) lesions treated for 14 to 28 days with DermBiont’s SM-020 gel 1.0% had at least a one-point improvement in Physician’s lesion assessment (PLA) score at last visit, according to Phase 2 trial data presented at the
- The Complexion of Climate in Medical Educationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/the-complexion-of-climate-in-medical-education/2461992/The morning news warned us of a heatwave, but that didn’t stop 8-year-old me from putting on my usual red hoodie. The avoidance of prying eyes or hearing “is it contagious?” another time made the sweating worth it. Atopic dermatitis (AD) had claimed my skin as its home, marking
- Dr. Kevin Pinski Presents Injectable Pearls at Noahhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-kevin-pinski-presents-injectable-pearls-at-noah/2486902/At the 67th Noah Worcester Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Kevin Pinski, MD, presented “Injectable Pearls,” drawing on nearly 4 decades of experience with neuromodulators, fillers, and cosmetic injectables. The presentation covered practical techniques, pati
- Analysis: 3D Imaging Yields Higher Costs Without Detection Benefit in High-Risk Melanoma Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-3d-imaging-and-telederm-higher-costs-without-significant-detection-benefit-in-high-risk-melanoma-patients/2471858/New research indicates 3D total-body photography (TBP) paired with sequential digital dermoscopy imaging (SDDI) leads to higher care costs without significantly improving the detection of malignant melanomas when compared to usual care for high-risk patients. <
- Dr. Siegel Discusses Sedation Without Drugshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Dr-Siegel-Discusses-Sedation-Without-Drugs/2471217/A significant portion of today’s patient population is interested in all-natural alternatives to drugs when possible, and sedation is an area where some useful options exist, according to Daniel M. Siegel, MD. “Sedation without drugs [is important] if you have new-age patients or, I guess,
- Illuminate PRP Adds Industry Veteran Redmond as CCOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/illuminate-prp-adds-industry-veteran-redmond-cco/2470885/Industry veteran Jennifer Redmond, MBA, joined Illuminate PRP as Chief Commercial Officer, the company announced. “Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing within the aesthetics and pharmaceutical industries, along with strong leadership and a commitment to driving pos