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- National Psoriasis Foundation Launches Patient-centered Research Platformhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/national-psoriasis-foundation-launches-patient-centered-research-platform/2458902/Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can contribute directly to the future of research into these chronic, systemic autoimmune diseases through the National Psoriasis Foundation’s patient-centered research network called Citizen Pscientist. This online, interactive community, all
- ASDS Skin Cancer Program Honoredhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-skin-cancer-program-honored/2458901/A skin cancer screening program offered by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has been commended with a national 2015 Power of A award for “helping to make the world a better place.” The Choose Skin Health program has been named a Power of A Gold Award winner by the
- Novartis Combination Therapy Tafinlar and Mekinist Receives FDA Priority Review Designationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novartis-combination-therapy-tafinlar-and-mekinist-receive-fda-priority-review-designation/2458904/The FDA has granted priority review for the same patient population for the combination of Novartis’ Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) and Mekinist® (trametinib) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation. Also, the Committee for Medi
- Miramar Labs to Launch miraSmooth Treatment with FDA Clearance of miraDry For Permanent Reduction of Underarm Hairhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/miramar-labs-to-launch-mirasmooth-treatment-with-fda-clearance-of-miradry-for-permanent-reduction-of-underarm-hair/2458906/Miramar Labs’ miraDry® System received FDA clearance for the treatment of unwanted underarm hair, and permanent reduction of underarm hair of all colors. Miramar Lab's proprietary miraWave® technology—use of precisely controlled microwave energy—is the founda
- Brickell Biotech Appoints Patricia Walker, MD, PhD as President and CSOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/brickell-biotech-appoints-patricia-walker-md-phd-as-president-and-cso/2458912/Patricia Walker, MD, PhD has joined Brickell Biotech, Inc. as President and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Walker, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and aesthetic dermatology, most recently served as the Chief Medical Officer for Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Over
- CMS and AMA Announce Efforts to Ease ICD-10 Transitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cms-and-ama-announce-efforts-to-ease-icd-10-transition/2458913/The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are initiating efforts to continue to help physicians get ready ahead of the October 1 deadline to move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding for medical diagnoses and inpatient hospital procedures. In respons
- Cynosure's SculpSure Receives Expanded FDA Clearance for Lipolysis of the Abdomenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cynosures-sculpsure-receives-expanded-fda-clearance-for-lipolysis-of-the-abdomen/2458914/Cynosure, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market SculpSure™ for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen. In May, the FDA cleared SculpSure for non-invasive lipolysis of the flanks. SculpSure is a safe, clinically proven treatment designed to reduce fat non-invasivel
- Restylane Lyft Approved for Cheek Augmentation and Midface Contour Deficiencieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/restylane-lyft-approved-for-cheek-augmentation-and-midface-contour-deficiencies/2458917/The FDA approved Galderma's Restylane Lyft for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21. Restylane Lyft, formerly marketed as Perlane-L, is an injectable gel used to increase volume and smooth wrinkles in the face. With t
- SCOTUS Upholds Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell Ruling; AADA and AMA Issue Statementshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/scotus-upholds-affordable-care-act-in-king-v-burwell-ruling-aada-and-ama-issue-statements/2458920/In a 6-3 ruling in King v. Burwell, the US Supreme Court upheld tax subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Steven J. Stack, MD, President of the American Medical Association release a statement on the decision, saying “The American Medical Association (AMA) is relieved that today&rs
- BTL Vanquish FDA Cleared for Circumferential Reduction of Abdomen Areahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/btl-vanquish-fda-cleared-for-circumferential-reduction-of-abdomen-area/2458926/BTL Industries received FDA clearance of its BTL Vanquish device for circumferential reduction of the abdomen area. BTL Vanquish uses a panel array that emits selective RF energy with the largest spot size in the industry t