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- Valeant: FDA Accepts BLA for Brodalumabhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-fda-accepts-bla-for-brodalumab/2458726/The FDA has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) submitted by AstraZeneca in partnership with Valeant, for brodalumab injection, 210mg, a monoclonal antibody that targets the IL-17 receptor, in development for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The FDA has a
- Review Article Shines Spotlight on Neurocutaneous Disordershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/review-article-shines-spotlight-on-neurocutaneous-disorders/2458739/There are at least 60 genetic neurocutaneous disorders that involve the skin, central nervous system, according to a review article in the Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. For example, neurofibrom
- FDA Approves Two New indications for Cosentyxhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-tow-new-indications-for-cosentyx/2458745/The FDA has approved Cosentyx® (secukinumab, Novartis) for two new indications - the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). AS and PsA are both life-long, painful and debilitating inflammatory diseases tha
- Advancing Age May Affect Psoriasis Patients' Access to Biologicshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/advancing-age-may-affect-psoriasis-patients-access-to-biologics/2458746/Elderly psoriasis patients may be less likely to receive biologics, according to a new study out of Umeå University in Sweden. Specifically, an age increase of 30 years resulted in an average 65 percent reduction in likelihood of obtaining treatment with biologics in this population
- Concern About Zika Virus in US Set to Escalatehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/concern-about-zika-virus-in-us-set-to-escalate/2458751/U.S dermatologists may start to receive calls from patients who are concerned about infection with Zika virus – particularly pregnant ones. Zika is now spreading rapidly across Latin America and the Caribbean. So far, one case has been identified in Houston, but the possibility
- Almirall Exercises Call Option to Acquire ThermiGenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/almirall-exercises-call-option-to-acquire-thermigen/2458755/Barcelona pharma company Almirall, S.A., is stepping up their plans to take on ThermiGen LLC. The company is now exercising their call option to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of ThermiGen.
- Vyome Biosciences Announces FDA Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application for VB-1953 to Treat Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vyome-biosciences-announces-fda-acceptance-of-investigational-new-drug-application-for-vb-1953-to-treat-acne/2458766/The FDA accepted Vyome Biosciences’ Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for the initiation of clinical studies for VB 1953, a topical therapeutic candidate for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne. Vyome plans to start the Phase I clinical trials very soon. “Today m
- ASDS Honors Dr. Ian Maher for Outstanding Servicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-honors-dr-ian-maher-for-outstanding-service/2458764/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) last month presented Ian A. Maher, MD, of St. Louis with the ASDS Award for Outstanding Service. The award is given annually to one member who has volunteered his or her time for multiple Society projects or initiatives. In an effort to recogni
- Immune and BioNanoSim Enter Agreement to Develop Novel Topical Nano-Capsule Formulation of Cyclosporinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/immune-and-bionanosim-enter-agreement-to-develop-novel-topical-nano-capsule-forumlation-of-cyclosporine/2458768/Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc. entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing and development agreement with BioNanoSim Ltd. for a novel topical nano-capsule formulation of cyclosporine, also known as cyclosporine-A or CsA. Monica Luchi, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Immune, commented: "
- Laser Combination Therapy Promising for Cutaneous Leishmaniasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/laser-combination-therapy-promising-for-cutaneous-leishmaniasis/2458769/Combination therapy using ablative fractional laser resurfacing, in combination with laser-assisted delivery of topical paromomycin appears to be effective for treatment of le