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- Stelara Approved for Self-Administrationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130611-stelara_approved_for_self-administration/2459518/The FDA has approved Stelara (ustekinumab) for self-administration. Previously intended for subcutaneous administration under the supervision of a physician, Stelara can now be administered by patients at home. The drug is approved for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque p
- National Psoriasis Foundation Awards Research Grantshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130610-national_psoriasis_foundation_awards_research_grants/2459519/Six scientists received National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) research grants totaling $450,000 for projects that aim to discover new treatments and a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Theoharis Theoharides, MD, PhD received a
- Results of SB204 Clinical Study in Acne Releasedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130605-results_of_sb204_clinical_study_in_acne_released/2459523/Nitric oxide releasing drug candidate SB204 reduces colonization of the acne-causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) in the skin of healthy volunteers, according to a recent trial. This study, in combination with Novan Therapeutics' earlier findings regarding sebum production, suggests t
- Two Melanoma Drugs Win FDA Approvalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130530-two_melanoma_drugs_win_fda_approval/2459528/The FDA approved two new drugs for metastatic or inoperable melanoma, dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and trametinib (Mekinist). Dabrafenib is an inhibitor of the BRAF gene when it carries the so-called V600E mutation. Trametinib inhibits a target known as MEK and is effective primarily against melanomas carr
- Workshops Added to Aesthetic Extender Symposium 2013https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130524-workshops_added_to_aesthetic_extender_symposium_2013/2459531/Five additional workshops will be held at the Aesthetic Extender Symposium (AES) at the Boca Raton Resort & Club from October 31 - November 3: Friday, November 1, 3:45 - 5:45 PM Innovations in Facial Aesthetic Medicine: Mastering the Art and Science of Injectables Michael Kane, MD & Jason Pozner,
- Actavis to Acquire Warner Chilcotthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130521-actavis_to_acquire_warner_chilcott/2459533/Actavis will acquire Warner Chilcott plc in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion. If successfully completed, the transaction will create a global specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $11 billion in combined annual revenue, and the third-largest US special
- AARS and AAP Release Acne Recommendationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-aars_and_aap_release_acne_recommendations/2459536/Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne were recently published in Pediatrics. These recommendations were developed through the American Acne Rosacea Society (AARS) and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The recommendations are a result of a two
- Anti-bacterial Soap Under FDA Reviewhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-anti-bacterial_soap_under_fda_review/2459537/The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying whether triclosan is safe and effective. The FDA's findings could have implications for a $1 billion industry that includes hundreds of anti-bacterial soaps and body washes, particularly in acne washes. The review comes amid recent studies that have
- L'Oreal Paris Partners with Melanoma Research Alliancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-loreal_paris_partners_with_melanoma_research_alliance/2459539/L'Oreal Paris formed an alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA). Over the next three years, L'Oreal Paris will donate over $750,000 to the MRA to fund the new L'Oreal Paris-MRA Team Science Award, led by internationally renowned cancer researcher Dr. Meenhard Herlyn, to research ways to h
- ASDS Offers Sun-safe Tipshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-asds_offers_sun-safe_tips/2459540/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) partnered with Neutrogena four years ago to create Choose Skin Health, a program that encourages the practice of sun-safe behaviors, including skin cancer prevention through screenings, the regular