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- 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 patients receiving either Stelara 45 mg or 90 mg achieve…
- 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 receivi…
- Jurlique Purely Bright Releases Clinical Resultshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121128-jurlique_purely_bright_releases_clinical_results/2459672/Jurlique Purely Bright, a brightening system launched earlier this year, released clinical results on its product line. After 30 days, the system was clinically proven to help reduce dark spots. After 12 weeks, skin surface smoothness doubled at which point 80 percent of subjects noticed smoother, …
- 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 …
- Physician Income "Disappointing," But Up Slightlyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-physician_income_disappointing_but_up_slightly/2459674/Although most physicians report that their net income is "disappointing," American physicians saw a slight uptick in income in 2012 compared to 2011, a new report shows. Specialists continue to outpace primary care physicians; 40% of the latter make less than $150,000 per year, Physicians Practice …
- 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, par…
- Picato Approved in European Unionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121119-picato_approved_in_european_union/2459677/The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for LEO Pharma's Picato (ingenol mebutate) gel for the treatment of actinic keratosis in the European Union (EU). Picato was approved in the US earlier this year.
- Xeljanz Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121118-xeljanz_approved_for_rheumatoid_arthritis/2459679/The FDA recently approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant of, methotrexate. The decision comes ahead of the product's prescription drug user fee goal date of No…
- Sun Pharmaceutical to Buy DUSA Pharmaceuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121118-sun_pharmaceutical_to_buy_dusa_pharmaceuticals/2459678/Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will buy DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. for about $215 million in cash, as the India-based company looks to make a foray into the lucrative market for dermatological treatments. The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and DUSA's board has…
- 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…