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- FDA Approves Tafinlar + Mekinist for Adjuvant Treatment of BRAF V600-Mutant Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-tafinlar-mekinist-for-adjuvant-treatment-of-braf-v600-mutant-melanoma/2457786/The FDA has approved Novartis' Tafinlar (dabrafenib) in combination with Mekinist (trametinib) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and involvement of lymph node(s), following complete resection. The FDA
- Hair Products for Black Women May Contain Mix of Hazardous Ingredientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hair-products-for-black-women-may-contain-mix-of-hazardous-ingredients/2457790/Black women are potentially exposed to dozens of hazardous chemicals through their hair products, finds a new report in the journal Environmental Research. The study, led by scientists at Silent Spr
- Using Anti-PD-1 Therapy Pre-Surgery in Melanoma Patients Can Identify Those Most Likely to Benefithttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/using-anti-pd-1-therapy-pre-surgery-in-melanoma-patients-can-identify-those-most-likely-to-benefit/2457806/Shifting use of anti-PD-1 drugs to before surgery may provide clues about which patients will benefit and which may be at increased risk for recurrence, according to new research out of the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Coming Soon to a City Near You: Sciton Inc.'s Bright Lights Big City BBL 2018 Tourhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you-sciton-incs-bright-lights-big-city-bbl-2018-tour/2457815/Sciton. Inc.’s Bright Lights Big City BroadBand Light (BBL) 2018 Tour is now in its third year. The 2018 Tour, featuring San Francisco dermatologist Patrick Bitter Jr., MD, kicks off in early June in For
- BTL to Showcase Groundbreaking Research, Latest Innovation at American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Annual Conferencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/btl-to-showcase-groundbreaking-research-latest-innovation-at-american-society-for-laser-medicine-surgery-annual-conference/2457817/BTL has had nine scientific abstracts and four ePosters accepted for presentation at the 38th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) tak
- ASDSA Applauds USPSTF Endorsement of Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asdsa-applauds-uspstf-endorsement-of-behavioral-counseling-to-prevent-skin-cancer/2457820/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) applauds the recent US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) endorsement of behavioral counseling to prevent skin cancer for individuals aged six months to 24 years
- Skin May Lose Long-Standing Title of Body's Largest Organ to the “Interstitium”https://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-may-lose-long-standing-title-of-bodys-largest-organ-to-the-interstitium/2457823/The skin has always been considered the largest organ in the body, but it may have some competition -- the newly defined interstitium. The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research researcher Petros Constantinos Benias, MD, and collaborator
- American Academy of Dermatology Elects New Officers, Board Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/american-academy-of-dermatology-elects-new-officers-board-members/2457825/The American Academy of Dermatology named its new officers and board members who will represent the more than 19,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. These officers and board members, all of whom are board-
- Skin of Color Society Reports Banner Yearhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-of-color-society-reports-banner-year/2457824/Kudos to the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) for a banner year. At its recent annual business meeting held in conjunction with the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, SOCS President Seemal R. Desai, MD, President &
- Hair Loss Drug May Boost Heart Healthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hair-loss-drug-may-boost-heart-health/2457833/Oral minoxidil may improve blood flow to the brain, lower blood pressure and increase elasticity in the blood vessels, according to a new study in mice. The article is published in the American Journal of Physiology&mdash