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- Phase 3 Results for Novartis' Secukinumab Reportedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140322-phase_3_results_for_novartis_secukinumab_reported/2459300/Results from the Phase III FEATURE and JUNCTURE studies show Novartis' secukinumab (AIN457), a selective interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, met both co-primary endpoints at Week 12 based on Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 and Investigator's Global Assessment modified 2011 (IGA mod 2011)
- FDA Approves Novartis Drug Xolair for Chronic Idiopathic Urticariahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140321-fda_approves_novartis_drug_xolair_for_chronic_idiopathic_urticaria/2459302/The FDA approved Xolair (Novartis, omalizumab) for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) for patients 12 years of age and older who remain symptomatic despite treatment with H1-antihistamine therapy. Xolair is not used to treat other forms of urticaria (
- Novan Announces Positive Phase 2 Results for Novel Acne Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140321-novan_announces_positive_phase_2_results_for_novel_acne_treatment/2459303/Novan Therapeutics announced today positive Phase 2 study results of its topical SB204 drug candidate for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Acne is a skin disease that affects more than fifty million people in the United States. The Phas
- Injectable Methotrexate Product Now Availablehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140117-injectable_methotrexate_product_now_available/2459369/For patients who do not tolerate oral methotrexate for psoriasis, a new recently approved injectable methotrexate product is now available from Antares Pharma. Approved in October 2013 for the subcutaneous methotrexate product for once weekly self-administration, Otrexup is indicated for use in adul
- Novartis Announced Positive Phase III Psoriasis Results for Secukinumabhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20131021-novartis_announced_positive_phase_iii_psoriasis_results_for_secukinumab/2459432/Novartis announced results from its head-to-head Phase III FIXTURE study showing secukinumab (AIN457), an interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, was significantly superior to etanercept (Enbrel) in moderate-to-severe
- Merz North America Appoints New Chief Financial Officerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130807-merz_north_america_appoints_new_chief_financial_officer/2459482/Merz North America has appointed John Donofrio as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Development - North America. In this role, Donofrio will be primarily accountable for financial performance, cost management, and strategic business planning and analysis for the Finance organization in No
- Merz North America Appoints New Vice Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130702-merz_north_america_appoints_new_vice_president/2459503/Greg Besase has been appointed Vice President of Merz North America. Besase joined Merz in December 2012 as Director of Marketing, Dermatology and has served as the interim head of the U.S. Dermatology Business Unit since February 2013.
- Novan Therapeutics: Nitric Oxide May Inhibit Skin Steroidogenesis Locallyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130408-novan_therapeutics_nitric_oxide_may_inhibit_skin_steroidogenesis_locally/2459571/Novan Therapeutics reports topical nitric oxide-based therapies may reduce androgen levels in the skin by locally inhibiting skin steroidogenesis. The targeted reduction of androgens in the skin could lead to first-in-class local antiandrogen products to treat acne and androgenic alopecia (male patt
- Novan Therapeutics Presents Data for Potential Topical Agent that Reduces Sebum in Acne Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130228-novan_therapeutics_presents_data_for_potential_topical_agent_that_reduces_sebum_in_acne_patients/2459602/Recent in vitro and animal testing data from Novan Therapeutics indicate that the company's drug candidate, SB204, could lead to a topical treatment for acne that reduces oil production in the skin. Dr. Diane Thiboutot, Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, notes that,
- Tana Poppino to Be Celtic Complexion Sponsorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130110-tana_poppino_to_be_celtic_complexion_sponsor/2459641/Florida-based skin care company Celtic Complexion announced a sponsorship agreement with professional rodeo barrel racer Tana Poppino. Ms. Poppino, who lives in Big Cabin, OK, is a full-time contestant on the professional rodeo circuit. S