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- New Data Show Stelara Effective for Psoriatic Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-new_data_finds_stelara_effective_for_psoriatic_arthritis/2459669/Findings from the PSUMMIT II Phase 3 investigational study showed patients with active psoriatic arthritis receiving Stelara (ustekinumab, Jannsen) demonstrated significant improvements in signs and symptoms of the disease. Significantly more patients receiving either Stelara 45 mg or 90 mg achieve…
- Jonah Shacknai Honored at Cosmetic Surgery Forumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-jonah_shacknai_honored_at_cosmetic_surgery_forum/2459670/Innovators in the field of cosmetic dermatology were honored this past weekend at Cosmetic Surgery Forum, a discussion-based CME symposium held in Las Vegas and now in its fourth year. Jonah Shacknai, Founder of Medicis, was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Dermatology Award. On receivi…
- Grants Awarded from National Rosacea Societyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121127-grants_awarded_from_national_rosacea_society/2459673/The National Rosacea Society (NRS) awarded funding to five new studies as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of rosacea. Dr. Anna Di Nardo, associate professor of medicine at the University of California-San Diego, received $25,000 to study the role of mast …
- Eccrine Sweat Glands' Role in Wound Healing Revealedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-eccrine_sweat_glands_role_in_wound_healing_revealed/2459675/Human eccrine sweat glands store a reservoir of adult stem cells that may be recruited to aid wound healing, a new report suggests. According to University of Michigan researchers behind the study (Am J Pathol. E-pub), sweat glands appear to play a pivotal role in wound healing. For the study, par…
- Allergan to Acquire SkinMedicahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121116-allergan_to_acquire_skinmedica/2459680/Allergan, Inc. is set to acquire SkinMedica's topical aesthetics skin care business, in a deal estimated at approximately $350 million up-front. Allergan will also pay SkinMedica an additional $25 million contingent upon the acquired products achieving a specific level of net sales. The acquisition…
- Cosmetic Surgery Forum Names Honoreeshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121101-cosmetic_surgery_forum_names_honorees/2459685/Richard Fitzpatrick, MD and Diane Ranger, founder of Colorescience, will receive the “Innovators in Dermatology Award” at Cosmetic Surgery Forum 2012 in Las Vegas, November 29 through December 1. Jonah Schacknai, Founder and CEO of Medicis Pharmaceuticals, will receive the Lifetime Service Award. R…
- Asclera's "Stand and Deliver" to Recognize Inspirational Womenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121101-ascleras_stand_and_deliver_to_recognize_inspirational_women/2459686/Nominations are being accepted through December 31, 2012 for the Stand and Deliver program sponsored by Merz Aesthetics, exclusive distributor of Asclera® (polidocanol) injection in the US. Stand and Deliver launched in 2011 to celebrate inspirational women making positive contributions to their…
- LEO Pharma's Taclonex Topical Suspension Approved for Body Plaqueshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121029-leo_pharma_receives_fda_approval_for_taclonex_topical_suspension/2459689/LEO Pharma Inc. announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064% for the treatment of body plaque psoriasis. Taclonex® Topical Suspension is a first-line single treatment now indicated for both …
- Suneva Medical Completes Initial Treatment in Phase 3 Acne Scar Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121024-suneva_medical_completes_initial_treatment_in_phase_3_acne_scar_study/2459695/Suneva Medical, Inc. announced that it has completed the enrollment and initial treatment of patients in its Phase 3 acne scar study. This multi-center, prospective study is investigating the efficacy of Artefill for the treatment of moderate to severe atrophic acne scars. Artefill is a dermal fill…
- STELARA Wins 2012 International Prix Galien Awardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121022-stelara_wins_2012_international_prix_galien_award/2459698/Janssen Biotech, Inc. announced that STELARA was named the 2012 International Prix Galien award winner in Lyon, France. The honor is acknowledgment of the technical, scientific, and clinical research skills necessary to develop innovative medicines and devices. The international Prix Galien Award i…