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- Investigational Melanoma Agent Meets Endpoint in Phase 3 Trialhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-investigational_melanoma_agent_meets_endpoint_in_phase_3_trial/2459582/New Phase 3 trial data found that Amgen's investigational melanoma agent talimogene laherparepvec met its primary endpoint of durable response rate for the treatment of unresected stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV melanoma. Researchers observed a statistically significant difference of 16 percent in DRR in pa
- District Court Judge Blocks Marketing and Sales of RevitaLashhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130320-district_court_judge_blocks_marketing_and_sales_of_revitalash/2459584/A district court judge recently prohibited Athena Cosmetics, Inc. from marketing or selling its RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner in the United States. The ruling came as part of a civil lawsuit brought by Allergan Inc., maker of Latisse, in which the company claimed unfair competition in the
- On Match Day, AMA Calls for Additional Residency Positions to Address Physician Shortagehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130319-on_match_day_ama_calls_for_additional_residency_positions_to_address_physician_shortage/2459585/A statement released by Jeremy A. Lazarus, M.D., President of the American Medical Association, is seeking to raise awareness about the physician shortage. "Today, on Match Day, thousands of medical students will learn where they will complete their graduate medical education (GME), known as reside
- Survey: Scars and Stretch Marks Significantly Impact Women's Confidencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130318-survey_scarsstretch_marks_have_significant_negative_impact_womens_confidence/2459586/A new survey reveals that men and women have complex and often differing feelings about how their skin Imperfections impact their appearance and confidence. In the Mederma® Wear Your Skin Proudly™ survey, 34 percent of women reported that the appearance of scar(s) and/or stretch marks would make the
- 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
- Naftifine Gel Found Effective for Moccasin-Type Tinea Pedishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130307-naftifine_gel_found_effective_for_moccasin-type_tinea_pedis/2459600/New data has found that the topical antifungal agent naftifine hydrochloride gel 2% (Merz North America) is both efficacious and tolerable in the treatment for interdigital-type and moccasin-type Tinea pedis. In a poster presented at the AAD Annual Meeting in Miami, the authored sounds that naftifin
- Modern Aesthetics Launches from Bryn Mawr Communicationshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130228-modern_aesthetics_launches_from_bryn_mawr_communications/2459603/The debut issue of Modern Aesthetics (www.modernaesthetics.com), a publication dedicated to coverage of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and targeting Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeons, and Dermatologists, has been released by Bryn Mawr Communications III, LLC. W
- Medical Entrepreneur Symposium: Registration Open, Sponsors Invitedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130226-medical_entrepreneur_symposium_registration_open_sponsors_invited/2459606/The 2nd Annual The Medical Entrepreneur Symposium for physicians, office managers and physician entrepreneurs, to be held in Delray Beach, FL April 19-21, is expected to attract over 150 healthcare (and healthcare related) professionals an
- Skin Cancer Treatments, Cosmetic Procedures Lead Broad Practice Scope of ASDS Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130226-skin_cancer_treatments_cosmetic_procedures_lead_broad_practice_scope_of_asds_members/2459607/The 2012 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures found that dermatologic surgeons performed nearly 8 million medically necessary and cosmetic procedures in the United States in 2012 (a nearly 7 percent increase over 2011), showcasing their extensive training and experience.
- New Survey: Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-new_survey_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459611/Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 752 of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there was a 31% increase in req