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- Data Support Vismodegib for Metastatic, Locally Advanced BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120613-data_support_vismodegib_for_metastatic_locally-advanced_bcc/2459783/New data demonstrate the anti-tumor activity of vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) 150mg daily in metastatic and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC). (N Engl J Med; 366:2171-2179) The study found that the independently assessed response rate was 30 percent in patients with metastatic BCC (n=33
- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Pfizer Receive Patent Allowance for Use of PV-10 in Combination with Systemic Immunotherapy Agents in Treatment of Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/provectus-biopharmaceuticals-pfizer-receive-patent-allowance-for-use-of-pv-10-in-combination-with-systemic-immunotherapy-agents-in-treatment-of-cancer/2458962/Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has received from the US Patent and Trademark Office a N
- Research Identifies Long-Term Benefits of Incorporating Ceramides into Baby Skincarehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-identifies-long-term-benefits-of-incorporating-ceramides-into-baby-skincare/2460612/Using ceramide-infused products on baby skin may have long-term benefits lasting into adulthood, according to a newly published study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Beyond n
- Patricia Altavilla Named New CEO at Suneva Medicalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/patricia-altavilla-named-new-ceo-at-suneva-medical/2459982/Patricia Altavilla is the new Chief Executive Officer of Suneva® Medical, Inc. An industry vet, Altavilla began her career at Mentor Corporation, serving as Vice President of International Sales and Worldwide Marketing. For n
- Analysis: COX1 Genotype Determines Fish Oil’s Efficacy Against ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-cox1-genotype-determines-fish-oils-efficacy-against-ad/2467997/A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial indicated prenatal ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LCPUFA) supplementation may reduce the risk of childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) in a genotype-specific manner. Researchers for the analysis reported that mothers carrying t
- Analysis: Scar Reduction Seen with Fractional CO2 and 5-FU Laser Treatmentshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-scar-reduction-seen-fractional-co2-and-5-fu-laser-treatments/2463110/Results from a new meta-analysis suggest that fractional carbon dioxide (FCO2) plus 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) laser therapy was effective in treating hypertrophic and keloid scars. Researchers for the analysis included data from 18 studies (N = 550). The team comprehensively search
- Alvotech and Teva Announce US Approval of Simlandi, a Biosimilar to Humirahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/alvotech-and-teva-announce-us-approval-of-simlandi-a-biosimilar-to-humira/2462250/Alvotech and Teva Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA approval of Simlandi (adalimumab-ryvk) injection, as an interchangeable biosimilar to blockbuster drug Humira. Simlandi is indicated for the treatment of adult plaque psoriasis and adult hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as&n
- Vtama Cream, 1% Continues to Wow in Scalp and Neck PsOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vtama-cream-1-continues-to-wow-in-scalp-and-neck-pso/2462174/VTAMA (tapinarof) cream, 1% performed well in the treatment of psoriasis on the head and neck, according to its Phase 4, open-label trial. In the two 12-week Phase 3 pivotal studies (PSOARING 1 and 2; N=1025), VTAMA cream demonstrated a Physician Global Assessment (PGA) success rat
- AI in Action: Almirall, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and Nostrum Biodiscovery Seek New Dermatologic Therapies via AIhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ai-in-action-almirall-barcelona-supercomputing-center-bsc-and-nostrum-biodiscovery-seek-new-dermatologic-therapies-via-ai/2462171/Almirall S.A. (BME: ALM), Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) and Nostrum Biodiscovery are joining forces to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) generative approaches to design new protein-protein modulators for dermatolo
- Is Lower Extremity Lymphedema a Risk for Skin Cancer?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/is-lower-extremity-lymphedema-a-risk-for-skin-cancer/2462127/Patients with lymphedema may have twice the risk of developing basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas on the lower extremities than their counterparts without lymphedema, according to a retrospective study published in the November 2023 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.&n