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- Omalizumab Shown to Significantly Improve Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Symptomshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130227-omalizumab_shown_to_significantly_improve_chronic_idiopathic_urticaria_symptoms/2459605/Results from the recent ASTERIA II trial showed that the biologic agent omalizumab (Novartis) may be effective for patients with moderate to severe chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), referred to as chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) outside the United States, who remained symptomatic despite treat
- New Survey: Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-new_survey_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459611/Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 752 of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there was a 31% increase in req
- FotoFinder Universe App Permits Image Access Via iPadhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130215-fotofinder_universe_app_permits_image_access_via_ipad/2459614/Physicians can access before and after photos from an iPad for viewing, editing, and comparison, using FotoFinder's new Universe app for iPad 2, 3 and 4 and iPad mini. Used in conjunction with the company's mediscope photo documentation suite and Sate
- Red Alert: Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Social Impact and Warning Signs of Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130215-red_alert_rosacea_awareness_month_highlights_social_impact_and_warning_signs_of_rosacea/2459615/According to a new patient survey conducted by the NRS, most rosacea patients feel the negative social impact of their condition regardless of which rosacea subtype they may have. While 61 percent of those with only subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) ro
- AADA Applauds Proposed Legislation to Repeal Medicare's IPABhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130130-aada_applauds_proposed_legislation_to_repeal_medicares_ipab/2459624/The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) issued a statement applauding the introduction of the Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act, legislation that would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The AADA argues that the IPAB
- Provectus Launches Free Investor Relations Apphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130124-provectus_launches_free_investor_relations_app/2459627/Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. launched a free mobile shareholder investor relations application. The app offers immediate portable access to the company's latest news, financial information, presentations, and factsheet. The "Provectus IR" app is a
- Melanoma Rates Up as Overall US Cancer Incidence Fallshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-melanoma_rates_up_as_overall_us_cancer_incidence_falls/2459629/While incidence rates are declining for most cancer sites, they are increasing among both men and women for melanoma of the skin and cancers of the liver, thyroid, and pancreas. Overall cancer incidence rates decreased slightly in males (by 0.6% per year) and were stable in females in the most recen
- Allergan, Inc. to Acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-allergan_inc_to_acquire_map_pharmaceuticals_inc/2459632/Allergan, Inc. and MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Allergan will acquire 100 percent of the shares of MAP Pharmaceuticals for a price of $25.00 pe
- Viscot Medical Introduces the AllSkin Plus+https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130110-viscot_medical_introduces_the_allskin_plus/2459644/Viscot Medical released the AllSkin Plus+, a prep resistant ink marker that offers maximum visibility and prep resistance on all skin tones. According to the company, the VIXL brilliant blue ink provides enhanced visibility even after prepping with
- Promius Pharma, LLC Increases Sales Force by 50 Percenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130102-promius_pharma_llc_increases_sales_force_by_50_percent/2459650/Promius Pharma, LLC is expanding its sales force to 60 from 40. Promius Pharma, which markets clinical prescription products to the US dermatology community, is in growth mode according to Rob D'Urso, head of sales and marketing for the company. “Promius Pharma is gearing up for significant growth