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- Results Released from Phase 2 Trial of IMO-3100 in Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121219-results_released_from_phase_2_trial_of_imo-3100_in_plaque_psoriasis/2459655/In a recent study, Idera Pharmaceuticals reported that 48 percent of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (12 of 25) treated with IMO-3100, a selective antagonist of Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) 7 and 9, demonstrated improvements in
- PreCision Dermatology Adds to Board of Directorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121211-precision_dermatology_adds_to_board_of_directors/2459660/PreCision Dermatology, Inc. appointed Garen Bohlin to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Bohlin has held senior executive posts in leading biotechnology companies for the past 27 years. Most recently, as the Executive Vice Pr
- AD RescueWear Receives NEA Seal of Acceptancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121204-ad_rescuewear_receives_nea_seal_of_acceptance/2459662/The National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance was awarded to AD RescueWear for its use by patients with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions. AD RescueWear manufactures and sells ready-made, wet wrap therapy products for the treatment
- CryoShape Uses Cold to Reduce Scarshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-cryoshape_uses_cold_to_reduce_scars/2459667/CryoShape is a patented handheld device for treating keloid and hypertrophic scars. Physicians can destroy deep tissue using an extremely cold probe that is injected directly into the scar. Treating scars with cold freezes them from the inside,
- 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 patie
- 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 receivin
- Merz, Inc. Acquires ONMEL Oral Treatment for Toenail Fungal Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121128-merz_inc_acquires_onmel_oral_treatment_for_toenail_fungal_infections/2459671/Merz, Inc. completed the acquisition of ONMEL (itraconazole), an azole antifungal indicated for the oral treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail caused by Trichophyton rubrumor T. Mentagrophytes in non-immunocompromised patients. According to the compa
- 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 c
- 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, part
- 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