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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
- Review Does Not Support Monthly Lab Testing for Oral Isotretinoin Use for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/review-does-not-support-monthly-lab-testing-for-oral-isotretinoin-use-for-acne/2458793/A review of medical literature does not support monthly laboratory testing for all patients who are using standard doses of the acne medication isotretinoin, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology</
- 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:
- Study Finds Increasing Prices for Prescription Dermatology Drugs Since 2009https://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-finds-increasing-prices-for-prescription-dermatology-drugs-since-2009/2458800/A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the price of prescription dermatologic drugs rose considerably from 2009 to 2015, with the vast majority of price increases occurring after 2011. In an effo
- 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
- Dr. Jennifer Nam Choi Appointed Chief of OncoDermatology for Northwestern Medicinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-jennifer-nam-choi-appointed-chief-of-oncodermatology-for-northwestern-medicine/2458809/Jennifer Nam Choi, MD, has been named Chief of the Division of OncoDermatology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Choi is an accomplished dermatologist specializing in the mana
- 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
- 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
- Diplomat Pharmacy to Dispense Cotellic®https://practicaldermatology.com/news/diplomat-pharmacy-to-dispense-cotellic/2458816/Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. will dispense Cotellic® (cobimetinib) in combination with the BRAF inhibitor Zelboraf® (vemurafenib) to treat patients with advanced melanoma that is unrespectable or metastatic. The com