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- AADA Provides Input on Skin Cancer Screening Recommendationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aada-provides-input-on-skin-cancer-screening-recommendation/2458761/Recognizing the importance of early detection, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) has responded to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Recommendation Statem
- ASDS Honors Dr. Ian Maher for Outstanding Servicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-honors-dr-ian-maher-for-outstanding-service/2458764/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) last month presented Ian A. Maher, MD, of St. Louis with the ASDS Award for Outstanding Service. The award is given annually to one member who has volunteered his or her time for multiple Society projects or initiatives. In an effort to recogni
- Immune and BioNanoSim Enter Agreement to Develop Novel Topical Nano-Capsule Formulation of Cyclosporinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/immune-and-bionanosim-enter-agreement-to-develop-novel-topical-nano-capsule-forumlation-of-cyclosporine/2458768/Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc. entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing and development agreement with BioNanoSim Ltd. for a novel topical nano-capsule formulation of cyclosporine, also known as cyclosporine-A or CsA. Monica Luchi, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Immune, commented: "
- FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Merck's Keytruda for Treatment of Advanced Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-expanded-indication-for-mercks-keytruda-for-treatment-of-advanced-melanoma/2458773/The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Merck’s Keytruda® (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 (programmed death receptor-1) therapy, to include the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. This approval marks the second FDA-approved indicat
- Practical Dermatology Preview: Drug Companies, Insurance Companies, Pharmacists, the Government, Doctors and…Oh, Patients!https://practicaldermatology.com/news/practical-dermatology-preview-drug-companies-insurance-companies-pharmacists-the-government-doctors-andoh-patients/2458774/Recently, a relationship between Valeant Pharmaceuticals and a specialty pharmacy, Philidor, was revealed, with significant consequences to Valeant and equally significant consequences for the pharmacy. The full story is still unfolding as of this time, but the interpretations of these type
- Oculus Innovative Sciences Receives FDA Clearance for Microcyn-Based SebDerm Gelhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/oculus-innovative-sciences-receives-fda-clearance-for-microcyn-based-sebderm-gel/2458780/Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. received a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the company’s new Microcyn®-based SebDerm Gel. As a prescription product, SebDerm Gel is intended to manage and relieve the burning, itching, erythema, scaling, and pain experienced with seborrh
- Valeant Issues Updated Financial Guidancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-issues-updated-financial-guidance/2458779/Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announced updated financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 as well as new guidance for full year 2016. "We are very excited about the strong future given our broad portfolio of brands, our upcoming launch products and ou
- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. Appoints Brett Fair as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aclaris-therapeutics-inc-appoints-brett-fair-as-senior-vice-president-of-commercial-operations/2458784/Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. has appointed Brett Fair as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations. Mr. Fair brings more than 18 years of pharmaceutical commercialization and business
- Safe, Inexpensive Chemical Found to Reverse Symptoms of Progeria in Human Cellshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/safe-inexpensive-chemical-found-to-reverse-symptoms-of-progeria-in-human-cells/2458787/New work from the University of Maryland suggests that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical called methylene blue could be used to treat progeria—and possibly the symptoms of normal aging as well. A new study shows for the first time that small doses of methylene blue can almost complete
- AAD Issues Statement on Skin Cancer Screeninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-issue-statement-on-skin-cancer-screening/2458789/Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology issued the following statement on skin cancer screenings: “The American Academy of Dermatology believes that early detection is vital in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.