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- FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Merck's Keytruda for Treatment of Advanced Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-expanded-indication-for-mercks-keytruda-for-treatment-of-advanced-melanoma/2458773/The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Merck’s Keytruda® (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 (programmed death receptor-1) therapy, to include the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. This approval marks the second FDA-approved indicat
- New Rosacea Research Findings Presented During SID Annual Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-rosacea-research-findings-presented-during-sid-annual-meeting/2458777/Medical scientists reviewed research on the microbiome, genetics and pathophysiology of rosacea and presented results of new studies funded by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) during its research workshop at the Society for Investigative Dermatology annual meeting. “Research suppo
- Strathspey Crown Appointments Murthy Simhambhatla, PhD, as Senior Partnerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/strathspey-crown-appointments-murthy-simhambhatla-phd-as-senior-partner/2458776/Strathspey Crown Holdings LLC announced the appointment of Murthy Simhambhatla, PhD as a Senior Partner of the firm. Dr. Simhambhatla has more than 20 years of experience in bioscience and has built a successful track record in the healthcare industry. Dr. Simhambhatla was
- AADA Supports New Bill to Protect Senior Access to Dermatologic Carehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aada-supports-new-bill-to-protect-senior-access-to-dermatologic-care/2458781/The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) supports the Medicare Advantage Bill of Rights Act, introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Oh.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). If passed, the legislation would ensure that patients will have adequate physician networks in their Medicare Advant
- FDA Grants ReCell Expedited Access Pathway Designation to Treat Burnshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-grants-recell-expedited-access-pathway-designation-to-treat-burns/2458782/The FDA has ruled that the ReCell® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device from Avita Medical Ltd. is eligible for earlier regulatory approval for burns treatment. The ruling came under new FDA guidelines called the Expedited Access Pathway (EAP), which are aimed at helping patients get mor
- 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
- ASDS Awards Inagural Research Grant Recipient of Fredric S. Brandt, MD, Innovations in Aesthetics Fellowshiphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-awards-inagural-research-grant-recipient-of-fredric-s-brandt-md-innovations-in-aesthetics-fellowship/2458790/Abigail Waldman, MD, of Chicago, has been chosen as the inaugural research grant recipient of the Fredric S. Brandt, MD, Innovations in Aesthetics Fellowship Fund. Dr. Waldman was awarded $41,500 for her research project entitled “Patient Motivations and Preferences Regarding the De
- AAD Issues Statement on Skin Cancer Screeninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-issue-statement-on-skin-cancer-screening/2458789/Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology issued the following statement on skin cancer screenings: “The American Academy of Dermatology believes that early detection is vital in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.
- Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Adds KOLs to Enhance Dermatological Disease Programhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/rock-creek-pharmaceuticals-adds-kols-to-enhance-dermatological-disease-program/2458794/Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage drug development company focused on the application of its lead compound being developed to treat chronic inflammatory conditions, has retained two Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), each having renowned international expertise in dermatological d
- Aqua Pharmaceuticals Acquires US Rights to Veltin Gel and Altabax Ointmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aqua-pharmaceuticals-acquires-us-rights-to-veltin-gel-and-altabax-ointment/2458795/Aqua Pharmaceuticals, LLC acquired the US rights to two dermatology products— Veltin (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin) Gel 1.2%/0.025% and Altabax (retapamulin) Ointment 1%, after Almirall, parent company of Aqua, acquired the rights to the products from GlaxoSmithKline. Both Veltin and