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- AMA Disappointed CMS Moving Ahead with Problematic Information on Website for Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ama-disappointed-cms-moving-ahead-with-problematic-information-on-website-for-patients/2458788/The AMA is "dismayed" that CMS is moving forward with its Physician Compare website, the AMA has issued a statement to express its concern "that incomplete and potentially inaccurate information...will misinform patients." “Given the widespread accuracy issu
- Cosmetic Surgery Forum Wraps Seventh Successful Yearhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cosmetic-surgery-forum-wraps-seventh-successful-year/2458791/Covering topics from the appropriate use of permanent fillers to the role of spirituality in practice, the seventh annual Cosmetic Surgery Forum (CSF) brought together experts from multiple specialties at the Aria in Las Vegas this month. The three-day program included guidance on practice manage
- DermTech Announces New Websitehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermtech-announces-new-website/2458796/DermTech, Inc., a privately held commercial stage molecular diagnostic company developing gene expression tests for skin cancer, announced the release of its new website (www.dermtech.com), designed to provide education and inf
- Data: Acne Sufferers Lack Understanding About Use of Antibiotics to Treat Acne and Potential Resistancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/data-acne-sufferers-lack-understanding-about-use-of-antibiotics-to-treat-acne-and-potential-resistance/2458797/A recent survey sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P., inclusive of 809 acne sufferers (ages 17-40 years) and 210 parents of acne sufferers (child, aged 9-17 years), found that despite the risk of antibiotic resistance and potential side effects:
- AAD Releases New App to Aid Patients with Chronic Hiveshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-releases-new-app-to-aid-patients-with-chronic-hives/2458798/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released its Chronic Hives Patient App, which offers tools and resources for chronic hives management. The free mobile app, developed with a grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., can help patients learn more about their condition, find a doctor, trac
- Brickell Secures Rights to a Novel Class of RORγ Inhibitors for Psoriasis and Other Autoimmune Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/brickell-biotech-secures-rights-to-a-novel-class-of-ror-inhibitors-for-psoriasis-and-other-autoimmune-diseases/2458801/Brickell Biotech, Inc. has secured the exclusive world-wide rights to a series of novel retinoic acid–related orphan nuclear receptor gamma (RORy) inhibitors from Orca Pharmaceuticals (Orca) and New York University (NYU). This chemical series is based on intellectual property emerg
- Novartis receives FDA regular approval for Tafinlar + Mekinist for Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novartis-receives-fda-regular-approval-for-tafinlar-mekinist-for-melanoma/2458804/The FDA granted regular approval for the combination of Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) + Mekinist® (trametinib) from Novartis for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600E/K mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma as detected by an FDA-approved test. This is th
- Data Show Acne Patients Don't Understand Risks Associated with Antibiotic Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/data-show-acne-patients-dont-understand-risks-associated-with-antibiotic-treatment/2458805/Widespread and inappropriate use of antibiotics continues to be a problems in the US leading to antibiotic resistance issues. While most people understand how the overuse of antibiotics to treat viral infections contributes to this issue, according to Galderma, new data reveal that acne patients
- AMA Calls for Ban on Direct to Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs and Medical Deviceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ama-calls-for-ban-on-direct-to-consumer-advertising-of-prescription-drugs-and-medical-devices/2458806/Physicians at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policy aimed at driving solutions to make prescription drugs more affordable. Physicians cited concerns that a growing proliferation of ads is driving demand for expensive treatments despite the clinic
- Dermatologist Harold Lancer and Ryan Seacrest Collaborate on Male Skincare Linehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-harold-lancer-and-ryan-seacrest-collaborate-on-male-skincare-line/2458814/Dr. Harold Lancer and radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest have revealed an exclusive partnership in the burgeoning men's grooming category. They plan to launch a men's skincare line late in 2016. This pairing combines Dr. Lan