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- Residents Provided with Online Education by ASDShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140416-residents_provided_with_online_education_by_asds/2459270/Kyle M. Coleman, MD, has developed a dermatologic surgery educational series as part of the ASDS Future Leaders Network. The "Better Surgical Education" video series, focusing on dermatologic surgery topics and procedures, will provide additional education opportunities for residency programs.
- SGR Patch: AADA Disappointed By Congressional Actionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140401-sgr_patch_aada_disappointed_by_congressional_action/2459285/Statement from Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD President, American Academy of Dermatology Association: The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have averted a 24 percent cut in Medicare physician payments by agreeing to a one-year short-term measure (HR 4302) to maintain current Medicare payment r
- Alphaeon Acquires US License To Teoxane Laboratories' Dermal Fillers And Cosmeceutical Productshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130802-alphaeon_acquires_us_license_to_teoxane_laboratories_dermal_fillers_and_cosmeceutical_products/2459484/Alphaeon Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Strathspey Crown Holdings, LLC, has acquired an exclusive US license for the full line of products from Teoxane Laboratories. Containing 100 percent non-animal origin, resorbable hyaluronic acid, Teoxane's dermal fillers are currently available in m
- New Jersey Passes Law Prohibiting Indoor Tanning for Those Under 17https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130402-new_jersey_passes_law_prohibiting_indoor_tanning_for_those_under_17/2459575/The state of New Jersey recently passed a law that bans minors under the age of 17 years old from using indoor tanning devices. The law passed both the New Jersey House and Senate in February and was signed into law by Gov. Christopher Christie on April 1, 2013. Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, President o
- Text-Messaging Program Improves Cardiovascular Risk Behaviors in Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/text-messaging-program-improves-cardiovascular-risk-behaviors-in-psoriasis/2487068/Structured text-messaging interventions were associated with an improvement cardiovascular risk-related behaviors and patient activation in adults with psoriasis, according to new study results published online in JAMA Dermatology.
- Meta-Analysis: HS Linked with Elevated Cardiovascular Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/meta-analysis-hs-linked-with-elevated-cardiovascular-risk/2487046/Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may face an increased burden of cardiovascular disease, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Dermatology. Study authors include
- Iron Oxides in Tinted Sunscreens May Improve Hyperpigmentation Protection: Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/iron-oxides-in-tinted-sunscreens-may-improve-hyperpigmentation-protection-study/2487035/A literature review and product analysis published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology highlighted growing evidence supporting the use of iron oxides in tinted sunscreens for managing hyperpigmentation, while also identif
- Analysis: PRS Improves Melanoma Risk Predictionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/tildrakizumab-matches-risankizumab-guselkumab-in-mid-term-psoriasis-outcomes/2486903/A polygenic risk score (PRS) improved prediction of invasive cutaneous melanoma when added to an established clinical risk model, according to findings from a recent genome-wide association analysis. The PRS was derived from a
- Dr. Miriam Bettencourt Speaks on Measles Resurgence and the Dermatologist’s Rolehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-miriam-bettencourt-speaks-on-measles-resurgence-and-the-dermatologists-role/2486877/As the ominous music from the “Mission Impossible” movies played over the speakers, a dramatic voice spoke: “Good morning, doctors. Sixty years of safe and effective vaccine has resulted in the eradication of measles. Recently, however, a distrust of science has pr
- BPO Not Linked with Higher Malignancy Risk: Meta-analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/bpo-not-linked-with-higher-malignancy-risk-meta-analysis/2486846/Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) use for acne vulgaris was not significantly associated with increased malignancy risk in a systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 4 million patients, accoriding to results from a new meta-analysis.