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- Free Drug Samples May Influence Prescribing Habitshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140417-free_drug_samples_may_influence_prescribing_habits/2459266/Results of a study published online on April 16 in JAMA Dermatology found that the availability of free medication samples in dermatology offices appears to change pr
- Dermatology Resident Survey Finds Practice Gaps in Patient Safetyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140417-dermatology_resident_survey_finds_practice_gaps_in_patient_safety/2459267/A 2012 survey-based study of 142 dermatology residents from 44 US and Canadian residency programs was conducted to identify the source of clinical practices among dermatology residents that affect patient safety and determine the best approach for overcomi
- Presentation: PV-10 decreases Melanoma Cells in Tumors and Boosts T-Cellshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140407-presentation_pv-10_decreases_melanoma_cells_in_tumors_and_boosts_t-cells/2459277/Treatment with Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.'s PV-10 produces a significant decrease in melanoma cells in tumors 7-14 days after treatment, new data show. The data were presented by researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting in Sa
- SGR Patch: AADA Disappointed By Congressional Actionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140401-sgr_patch_aada_disappointed_by_congressional_action/2459285/Statement from Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD President, American Academy of Dermatology Association: The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have averted a 24 percent cut in Medicare physician payments by agreeing to a one-year short-term measure (HR 4302) to maintain current Medicare payment r
- Merz North American Provides Educational Grant to Support Dermatology Board Review Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140327-merz_north_american_provides_education_grant_to_support_dermatology_board_review_system/2459291/Merz North America recently provided an educational grant to fund the Derm In-Review system that helps residents prepare for their Board certifying exams free of charge. The system, which has helped prepare more
- Joseph R. Williams Becomes Vice President of Global Marketing for Caliber Imaging & Diagnosticshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140326-joseph_r_williams_becomes_vice_president_of_global_marketing_for_caliber_imaging__diagnostics/2459292/Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics named Joseph R. Williams Vice President of Global Marketing. Williams past experience led him to this new position. Previously, he was Director of Market Development at AxsunTechnologies/Volcano Corporation, Senior Director of Global Marketing-Neurosurgery Di
- Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Submits Application to FDA to Receive Breakthrough Therapy Designation for PV-10 for Treatment of Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140325-provectus_biopharmaceuticals_inc_submits_application_to_fda_to_receive_breakthrough_therapy_designation_for_pv-10_for_treatment_of_melanoma/2459296/Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:PVCT) (http://www.pvct.com), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has applied to the FDA for Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for PV-10 for the treatment of melanoma. FDA guidelines state that
- Practical Dermatology® Magazine Launches Daily Coverage of Denver Annual Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140324-practical_dermatology_magazine_launches_daily_coverage_of_denver_annual_meeting/2459297/Bryn Mawr Communications III, LLC's Practical Dermatology® magazine and DermTube.com this weekend launched daily video coverage of the Annual Meeting in Denver with host Joel L. Cohen, MD, FAAD. Dr. Cohen,
- FDA Approves Novartis Drug Xolair for Chronic Idiopathic Urticariahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140321-fda_approves_novartis_drug_xolair_for_chronic_idiopathic_urticaria/2459302/The FDA approved Xolair (Novartis, omalizumab) for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) for patients 12 years of age and older who remain symptomatic despite treatment with H1-antihistamine therapy. Xolair is not used to treat other forms of urticaria (
- FDA approves Impavido to treat tropical disease leishmaniasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140320-fda_approves_impavido_to_treat_tropical_disease_leishmaniasis/2459308/The US Food and Drug Administration approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by Leishmania, a parasite which is transmitted to humans through sand fly bites. The disease occurs primarily in people who live in the tropics and