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- Take That, Melanoma: Universal Cancer Vaccine Boosts Overall Survivalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/take-that-melanoma-universal-cancer-vaccine-boosts-overall-survival/2461790/Ultimovacs’ UV1 universal cancer vaccine boosted overall survival in malignant melanoma, according to a three-year update from a Phase I clinical trial. UV1 is a universal cancer vaccine designed to induce a specific T cell response against telomerase. The U.S. Food and Drug Admin
- Skin Microbiome Linked to GVHD Following Stem Cell Transplant in Leukemiahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-microbiome-linked-to-gvhd-following-stem-cell-transplant-in-leukemia/2461385/Organ damage occurs in up to 70 percent of patients in the first few months following stem cell transplant, but the precise reasons for this potentially life-threatening reaction haven’t been fully understood. Now, researchers led by Georg Stary from the Department of Dermatology at MedUni
- Lauren Miller, MPAS, PA-C Begins Term as SDPA Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/lauren-miller-mpas-pa-c-begins-term-as-sdpa-president/2461267/Lauren Miller, MPAS, PA-C is president of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Board of Directors. Ms. Miller, a DermPA™ with Dermatology Specialists in Gadsden, AL, will serve a one-year term leading the nine-member elected board. “I am honored and humbled t
- Telehealth Webinar from Cosmetic Surgery Forum Explores Best Practiceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/telehealth-webinar-available-from-cosmetic-surgery-forum/2460325/As dermatologists deal with the evolving COVID-19 crisis, they are increasingly searching for guidance on the proper use of telemedicine. Joel Schlessinger, MD, Founder of Cosmetic Surgery Forum, brought together George Hruza, MD, past president of the AAD, and Antoanella Calame, MD, founder of t
- SU2C Calls for Increased Diversity in Cancer Trialshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/su2c-calls-for-increased-diversity-in-cancer-trials/2460265/Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) announced a new diversity initiative that aims to make sure current advances in diagnosing and treating cancers don’t leave anyone out. The lack of diverse participation in cancer clinical trials may be due to socio-economic, cultural, trust and
- Researchers Elucidate Why Some Beta Blockers May Trigger or Exacerbate Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/researchers-elucidate-why-some-beta-blockers-may-trigger-or-exacerbate-psoriasis/2460211/Beta-blockers can trigger or exacerbate psoriasis, and now scientists at the University of Bonn and Freie Universität Berlin may know why. It appears that beta-blockers can interfere with the breakdown of defective cell components. In return, the cells release messengers that trigger immune-
- AAD: Half of Americans Aren't Protecting Themselves from the Sunhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-half-of-americans-arent-protecting-themselves-from-the-sun/2460018/Most Americans aren’t using sun protection as often as they should be —increasing their risk for skin cancer, including melanoma. In fact, just half of Americans always or almost always protect themselves from the sun when they’re outside, according to a new survey by
- Harnessing the Power of Social Media: One Viral Post Can Generate Tons of Skin Cancer Awarenesshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-one-viral-post-can-generate-tons-of-skin-cancer-awareness/2457953/You don’t have to be a celebrity to give voice to a public health concern on social media. Just one person can generate awareness about skin cancer -- when his or her post and picture is shared thousands of times on Facebook, researchers report in the journal Preventive Medicine
- U.K Survey Reveals Eczema Treatment Knowledge Gaphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-reveals-eczema-treatment-knowledge-gap/2458049/Two thirds of UK eczema patients don’t understand that bacteria play a crucial role in their condition despite studies showing that Staphylococcus aureus is present on the skin in of more than 70 percent of patients, according to research from
- Foamix Announces Additional Phase 3 Trial for FMX101 in Moderate to Severe Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/foamix-announces-additional-phase-3-trial-for-fmx101-in-moderate-to-severe-acne/2458203/Foamix Pharmaceuticals is launching an additional Phase 3 trial for FMX101 in moderate to severe acne, a topical minocycline treatment. If the results are positive, this new Phase 3 trial is expected to form the basis for a New Drug Application (NDA) which the company plans to submit in t