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- ASDSA Names 2014 Patient Safety Hero Award Winnershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asdsa-named-2014-patient-safety-hero-award-winners/2459025/Honoring physicians and dermatologic societies whose notable efforts for greater patient safety in cosmetic procedures have made a difference last year, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) recently named the 2014 winners of its an
- Sienna Labs Obtains Fifth Patent Relating to Use of Plasmonic Nanoparticles in Treatment of Sebaceous Glands and Hairhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/sienna-labs-obtains-fifth-patent-relating-to-use-of-plasmonic-nanoparticles-in-treatment-of-sebaceous-glands-and-hair/2459048/Siienna Labs was issued US Patent No. 8,895,071 covering, among other aspects, methods of using the company's plasmonic nanoparticle platform for localizing thermal damage to sebaceous glands and hair, a key mechanism for their investigational acne treatment and hair removal indications.
- Foamix Receives USPTO Patents for Topical Tetracyclineshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141113-foamix_receives_uspto_patents_for_topical_tetracyclines/2459066/Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a clinical-stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary topical foams to address unmet needs in dermatology, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has recently issued to it two additi
- A Pivotal Phase III Gevokizumab Study is Initiated in Patients With Pyoderma Gangrenosumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141104-a_pivotal_phase_3_gevokizumab_study_is_initiated_in_patients_with_pyoderma_gangrenosum/2459074/The Phase III gevokizumab study in patients with active pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare neutrophilic dermatosis of expanding necrotic skin ulcers, is open for patient enrollment. The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of gevokizumab in treating the active ulc
- 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
- Novartis data at EADV show consistent efficacy of AIN457 (secukinumab) in clearing skin of psoriasis patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141013-novartis_data_at_eadv_show_consistent_efficacy_of_ain457_secukinumab_in_clearing_skin_of_psoriasis_patients/2459087/Novartis announced that new analyses of AIN457 (secukinumab) Phase III studies showed that treatment with secukinumab 300 mg resulted in higher rates of clear to almost clear skin at Week 12 versus placebo, regardless of patients' psoriasis disease severity (p<0.0001)[1].
- Taclonex Granted New Indication for Scalp Plaque Psoriasis in Adolescent Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140930-combination_topical_treatment_approved_for_scalp_plaque_psoriasis_in_adolescent_patients/2459101/LEO Pharma Inc., has received a new indication for Taclonex® (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension for a topical combination treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp in patients 12 to 17 years. The new indication represents the first indication for adolescent patients a
- Pacific Edge Granted US Patent for Melanoma Detectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140905-pacific_edge_granted_us_patent_for_melanoma_detection/2459127/The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Pacific Edge Limited, a cancer diagnostics company, US Patent Number 8,822,149 covering "Prognosis Prediction for Melanoma Cancer." The patent covers the technology being used to develop a melanoma prognostic test that will e
- Trevi Therapeutics Announces the Issuance of Two Patents for Oral Sustained Release Formulation of Nalbuphine ERhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140815-trevi_therapeutics_announces_the_issuance_of_two_patents_for_oral_sustained_release_formulation_of_nalbuphine_er/2459144/Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. received two issued U.S. patents with claims protecting the oral sustained release formulation of nalbuphine. The patent numbers are 8,771,732 and 8,765,175. The Company believes that both of these patents will be Orange Book-li
- New Patient Education Service from Vivacare Helps Medical Professionals Deliver Health Education at the Point of Carehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140716-new_patient_education_service_from_vivacare_helps_medical_professionals_deliver_health_education_at_the_point_of_care/2459166/Vivacare, a leading provider of patient education services for physicians, today announced a major upgrade to its free, web-based service and the opportunity for physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals to enroll. In just minutes, physicians and other medical pr