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- Understanding How and When UV Rays Cause Melanomashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/understanding-how-and-when-uv-rays-cause-melanomas/2458002/When melanocyte stem cells accumulate a sufficient number of genetic mutations, they can become the cells where melanomas originate, Cornell University researchers report. Under normal conditions, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun activates melanocytes to release melanin, but if mel
- Timing of Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment Can Mean Life or Deathhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/timing-of-melanoma-diagnosis-treatment-can-mean-life-or-death/2458004/The sooner melanoma patients are treated, the better their survival, particularly for stage I melanoma, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. The research appears online today in the Journal of the
- Menlo Therapeutics Expands Management Teamhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/menlo-therapeutics-expands-management-team/2458006/Menlo Therapeutics Inc., a late stage biopharmaceutical company, is developing a neurokinin 1 (NK‐1) receptor antagonist (serlopitant) for the treatment of pruritus associated with various underlying conditions, and for the treatment of refractory chronic cough. The company, which continues to ad
- FDA Approves Stelara for Treatment of Adolescents with Moderate To Severe Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-stelara-for-treatment-of-adolescents-with-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis/2458010/The FDA approved an expanded indication for Janssen Biotech, Inc.'s Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of adolescents (12 years of age or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Today's approval marks a significant mile
- Biofrontera Appoints Jeffrey Holm as VP of Marketinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/biofrontera-appoints-jeffrey-holm-as-vp-of-marketing/2458013/Biofrontera AG, which specializes in the treatment of sun-induced skin cancer, has appointmented Jeffrey Holm as Vice President of Marketing, to further strengthen its US commercialization activities.
- MDRejuvena Launches Vivatia Skin Lightening Product Line in UShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mdrejuvena-launches-vivatia-skin-lightening-product-line-in-us/2458014/MDRejuvena, Inc., has launched the Vivatia skin lightening product line in the US. Vivatia incorporates a patented, proprietary foam technology that enhances the dispersion and absorption of active ingredients into the skin. Vivatia has been clinically studied and proven effective for hyperpigmen
- And the ASDS Stegman Award Goes to … Susan H. Weinkle, MDhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/and-the-asds-stegman-award-goes-to-susan-h-weinkle-md/2458017/Bradenton, FL-based dermatologist Susan H. Weinkle, MD received the Samuel J. St
- Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, Wins ASDS Award for Outstanding Servicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/omar-a-ibrahimi-md-phd-wins-asds-award-for-outstanding-service/2458022/Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, of Stamford, Connecticut, took home the 2017
- Five ASDS Members Receive President's Awards at Annual Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/five-asds-members-receive-presidents-awards-at-annual-meeting/2458024/Five members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) received President’s Awards for their contributions to the Society and dermatologic specialty at the 2017 ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago. The 2017 recipients were Murad Alam, MD,
- Medicaid Patients May Receive Less Timely Melanoma Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/medicaid-patients-may-receive-less-timely-melanoma-surgery/2458028/Delays in melanoma surgery may vary by insurance type, according to research in JAMA Dermatology. While Medicaid patients had the highest likelihood of delays, significant pro