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- Study Finds that the Use of MelaFind Reduced Benign Biopsies by 61% in Patients at Risk for Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141024-study_finds_that_the_use_of_melafind_reduced_benign_biopsies_by_61_in_patients_at_risk_for_melanoma/2459079/The study, conducted independently and not sponsored by MELA Sciences, Inc. had an initial cohort of 166 pigmented lesions on 30 patients were identified as suspicious by visual inspection and dermoscopy. 64 of those lesions were identified for biopsy and 102 were selected for continued observati
- FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Secukinumab for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141020-fda_advisory_committee_recommends_approval_of_secukinumab_for_moderate_to_severe_plaque_psoriasis/2459081/The Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee (DODAC) to the FDA voted 7 to 0 to support the approval of AIN457 (secukinumab), a selective interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates
- INC Research Signs Agreement to Perform FDA Due Diligence Audit of Regulatory Documents for Provectus Biopharmaceuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141014-inc_research_signs_agreement_to_perform_fda_due_diligence_audit_of_regulatory_documents_for_provectus_biopharmaceuticals/2459085/Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. has retained INC Research, a leading, global Phase I to IV contract research organization, to conduct an FDA due diligence audit of its regulatory documents for PH-10 and PV-10. The audit will be conducted in two phases, both of which are expected to be
- AmSpa Welcomes Cathy Christensen as Executive Director or Operations and Communicationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141009-amspa_welcomes_cathy_christensen_as_executive_director_or_operations_and_communications/2459089/Cathy Christensen, former editor of Skin Inc. magazine and conference director for the Face and Body events, is now Executive Director or Operations and Communications of AmpSpa. Christensen said, "I have been honored to have a role in serving the professional skin care industry's profes
- Researchers to Present Gigapixel Whole-Body Camera at OSA Annual Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141008-researchers_to_present_gigapixel_whole-body_camera_at_osa_annual_meeting/2459091/A new “gigapixel whole-body photographic camera” may provide an option for tracking changes in potentially cancer skin lesions. Duke University researchers who developed the imaging technology will presenting it at the The Optical Society's (OSA) 98th Annual Meeting, Frontiers in Optics, Oct. 19-23
- Peter Barton Hutt Appointed to Suneva Medical, Inc. Board Of Directorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141008-peter_barton_hutt_appointed_to_suneva_medical_inc_board_of_directors/2459093/Peter Barton Hutt was appointed a member of the Board of Directors of Suneva Medical, Inc., a privately-held aesthetics company. Mr. Hutt has specialized in food and drug law at the Washington, DC firm of Covington and Burling since 1960, pausing only to serve as Chief Counsel o
- Syneron Launches PicoWay Picosecond Device for Pigmented Lesion Treatment and Tattoo Removalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141008-syneron_launches_picoway_picosecond_device_for_pigmented_lesion_treatment_and_tattoo_removal/2459094/Syneron Medical Ltd. launched its new PicoWay picosecond device at the 23rd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 8-12, 2014. PicoWay is a dual wavelength device, with 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths, which util
- Dermira Prices Initial Public Offeringhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141003-dermira_prices_initial_public_offering/2459096/Dermira will price its initial public offering of 7,812,500 shares of common stock at a price to the public of 16 dollars per share. The shares are expected to begin trading on The NASDAQ Global Select Market on October 3, 2014 under the symbol DERM.Citigroup and Leerink Partners are acti
- Website Launches for Those Suffering from Acne Scarshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141003-website_launches_for_those_suffering_from_acne_scars/2459097/A new website has launched to help those who suffer from the physical and emotional impacts of acne scarring. “A Scar Free Me” is the first of its kind online community that offers free resources and support for people coping with the aftermath of acne. Visitors can consult with skin car
- Teledermatology App Teams Up with Dermatologistshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141002-teledermatology_company_teams_up_with_dermatologists/2459098/A new teledermatology app is partnering with board- and state-certified dermatologists to assist patients with on-the-spot information regarding the detection and evaluation of skin disease in early stages. Having launched already in 13 states, Klara has partnered up with Dr. Mark Kaufmann, MD, Asso