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- Pfizer and Allergan to Combinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pfizer-and-allergan-to-combine/2458803/The boards of directors for Pfizer Inc. and Allergan plc have both unanimously approved, and the companies have entered into, a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will combine with Allergan in a stock transaction currently valued at $363.63 per Allergan share, for a total enterprise v
- AMA Calls for Ban on Direct to Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs and Medical Deviceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ama-calls-for-ban-on-direct-to-consumer-advertising-of-prescription-drugs-and-medical-devices/2458806/Physicians at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policy aimed at driving solutions to make prescription drugs more affordable. Physicians cited concerns that a growing proliferation of ads is driving demand for expensive treatments despite the clinic
- Ortek Therapeutics Files Patent Applications for New Microbiome to Reduce S. Aureus Proliferationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ortek-therapeutics-files-patent-applications-for-new-microbiome-to-reduce-s-aureus-proliferation/2458808/Stony Brook University and Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. filed two patent applications in the United States and internationally for nutrient based compositions utilizing innovative microbiome technology. Developed at Stony Brook University, these compositions have been exclusively licensed to Ortek as
- ASDS Awards 10 Clinical Research Grantshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asds-awards-10-clinical-research-grants/2458811/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has awarded a total of $96,000 to 10 new clinical research projects through its Cutting Edge Research Grant program. This year’s research projects will focus on topics ranging from examining the effectiveness of specific lasers on surgica
- Dermatologist Launches Website For Anti-MOC Campaignhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-launches-website-for-anti-moc-campaign/2458817/Aimed at dermatologists who “believe that board certification should be a one time right of passage and that Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is an undue burden,” a new website from Las Vegas dermatologist H. L. Greenberg, MD encourages board certified dermatologists to si
- Immune Pharmaceuticals: FDA Accepts IND Application for Bertilimumab for Bullous Pemphigoidhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/immune-pharmaceuticals-fda-accepts-ind-application-for-bertilimumab-for-bullous-pemphigoid/2458813/Immune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has indicated that the FDA has accepted the Company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its first in class, lead product candidate, Bertilimumab, for the treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid (BP). This FDA acceptance enables the Company to expand recruitme
- Dermatologist Harold Lancer and Ryan Seacrest Collaborate on Male Skincare Linehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-harold-lancer-and-ryan-seacrest-collaborate-on-male-skincare-line/2458814/Dr. Harold Lancer and radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest have revealed an exclusive partnership in the burgeoning men's grooming category. They plan to launch a men's skincare line late in 2016. This pairing combines Dr. Lan
- LEO Pharma to Acquire Global Dermatology Portfolio from Astellashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-pharma-to-acquire-global-dermatology-portfolio-from-astellas/2458818/LEO Pharma A/S and Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement under which Astellas will transfer its global dermatology business to LEO Pharma for € 675 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the assets and associated respon
- Syneron Appoints Jeff Nardoci as President of North America Body Shaping Grouphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/syneron-appoints-jeff-nardoci-as-president-of-north-america-body-shaping-group/2458820/Syneron Medical Ltd., a leading global aesthetic device company, appointed Jeff Nardoci as President of its North America Body Shaping Group. In this position, Mr. Nardoci will be responsible for the development and execution of the company's growth strategies for UltraShape and VelaShape. He
- Lumenis UltraPulse Technology is Being Used to Treat Kim Phuc “The Girl in the Picture”https://practicaldermatology.com/news/lumenis-ultrapulse-technology-is-being-used-to-treat-kim-phuc-the-girl-in-the-picture/2458821/Lumenis Ltd.’s UltraPulse laser is being used by Jill Waibel, MD to treat scars on Kim Phuc, a survivor of a Vietnam War bombing in 1972. The UltraPulse was chosen for its effectiveness in laser scar revision therapy that is needed to penetrate deep into the thick scars. Kim Phuc, a