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- Obagi Fate Uncertain as New Details Emergehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130403-obagi_fate_uncertain_as_new_details_emerge/2459573/Following a bidding war with rival Merz Pharma Group, Valeant Pharmaceuticals appears set to acquire Obagi Medical Products. Valeant's original offer came in March, when the company announced that it would acquire Obagi at $19.75 per share, in a deal worth approximately $344 million. Then, in early
- Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Appoints New CMOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130318-kythera_biopharmaceuticals_appoints_new_cmo/2459587/Frederick Beddingfield, III, MD, PhD has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Beddingfield is a board-certified dermatologist who joins the company from Allergan, Inc., where he most recently held the role of Vice President and Therapeutic Area Head, Dermatolo
- Envy Medical Unveils New Acne Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130311-envy_medical_unveils_new_acne_system/2459595/Envy Medical Inc. recently launched the ClarityMD Acne Solution at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting on March 1 in Miami. The system includes a Deep Pore Cleanser and Clarifying Gel in a two-step system that's clinically proven to significantly heal acne within days, according to th
- AAD Unveils New App for Diagnosing and Treating Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130311-aad_unveils_new_app_for_diagnosing_and_treating_psoriasis/2459599/At its recent annual meeting in Miami, The American Academy of Dermatology introduced a mobile app of evidence-based clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The free app includes a clinical decision tree; reference guide for diagnoses; arthritic diagnostic
- Alma Lasers to Present New Technologies at AAD Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130227-alma_lasers_to_present_new_technologies_at_aad_meeting/2459604/Alma Lasers unveiled its two latest technologies, the vShape focused radiofrequency (RF) workstation and the ClearLift. The RF workstation addresses tailored anti-aging treatments for the face, body, and cellulite. The ClearLift is Q-switched technology penetrates deep beneath the skin and decreases
- Jan Marini Launches New Peel Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130206-jan_marini_launches_new_peel_system/2459619/Jan Marini Skin Research launched the Marini Peel Systems, which combine peels with concentrated retinol, peptides, and antioxidants for individuals seeking more aggressive treatments for issues ranging from sun damage to skin coloration. The systems include the Refine Peel, for skin rejuvenation, t
- Merz Aesthetics Appoints New VPhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130206-merz_aesthetics_appoints_new_vp/2459620/Jim Hartman has been appointed Vice President of Merz Aesthetics, Inc. Business Unit, which includes Xeomin, Radiesse, and Belotero Balance. Prior to joining Merz, Hartman was the Vice President, Global Marketing & Business Development, at Obagi Medical Products, a provider of topical skincare treat
- 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 patie
- Health-Conscious Women 60% More Likely to Prefer Expensive Brand-Name Drugshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121025-health-conscious_women_60_more_likely_to_prefer_expensive_brand-name_drugs/2459691/The consumer market research firm Scarborough analyzed "Health-Conscious Women," defined by Scarborough as American adult women who agree that they go to the doctor regularly for checkups, generally feel they eat right, and follow a regular exercise routine. Health-Conscious Women make up 16 percent
- The Medical Entrepreneur Symposium Adds New Session for Office Managershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121017-the_medical_entrepreneur_symposium_adds_new_session_for_office_managers/2459702/The Medical Entrepreneur Symposium, a unique educational meeting for physicians, their office managers and executives in healthcare, has added an office manager focused breakout session called "Be A Better Office Manager." The symposium is based on the popularity of Dr. Steven Hacker's top-selling p