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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
- 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
- Georgia Governor Signs AMA Model Legislationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130520-georgia_governor_signs_ama_model_legislation/2459538/Georgia lawmakers enacted legal protections for physicians engaged in quality and delivery improvement initiatives included in the federal health care reform law. This first-of-its-kind legislation reinforces the concept that medical decisions are made based on a patient's unique medical needs. The
- 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
- Skinceuticals Uses Viral Video to Raise Skin Cancer Awarenesshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130516-skinceuticals_uses_viral_video_to_raise_skin_cancer_awareness/2459541/In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, SkinCeuticals will be sponsoring free, full body skin cancer checks at select dermatologist offices across the country. To encourage consumers to get their skin checked before the summer season, SkinCeuticals created a digital video "spot," cast with celebrit
- Amgen to Present at ASCOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130516-amgen_to_present_at_asco/2459543/Amgen will present data from several studies of both pipeline and marketed products at the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting from May 31 to June 4 in Chicago. Abstracts will include study results on talimogene laherparepvec,