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- New Blood Test Gets Leg Up On Advanced Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-blood-test-gets-leg-up-on-advanced-melanoma/2458756/A blood test that monitors blood levels of DNA fragments from dead cancer cells may be better at tracking progression of metastatic melanoma than the current standard blood test. The standard test measures blood levels of the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which tend t
- Dermatologist Dr. Jill Waibel Selected as Keynote Speaker for Orlando Dermhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-dr-jill-waibel-selected-as-keynote-speaker-for-orlando-derm/2458759/Laser expert and dermatologist Jill S. Waibel, MD, will provide the keynote speech, "Lasers for Trauma Rehabilitation: Giving Humans the Power to Heal Themselves," at the Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference (ODAC). Dr. Waibel was recently featured in national news cove
- AADA Provides Input on Skin Cancer Screening Recommendationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aada-provides-input-on-skin-cancer-screening-recommendation/2458761/Recognizing the importance of early detection, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) has responded to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Recommendation Statem
- 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
- 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
- Valeant Announces J. Michael Pearson Will Be On Medical Leave of Absencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-announces-j-michael-pearson-will-be-on-medical-leave-of-absence/2458770/Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announced that chairman and chief executive officer J. Michael Pearson will be on a medical leave of absence, effective immediately. The company's board of directors has created an Office of the Chief Executive Officer, which will include Robert Cha
- MELA Sciences Changing Name to STRATA Skin Sciences to Reflect Broader Dermatology Commitmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mela-sciences-changing-name-to-strata-skin-sciences-to-reflect-broader-dermatology-commitment/2458771/MELA Sciences, Inc. will be changing its corporate name to STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. effective Tuesday, January 5, 2016 and it will trade under the symbol “SSKN” on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Michael R. Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “Our June 2015
- Brickell Biotech Achieves Positive Phase 2b Results for BBI-4000 for Hyperhidrosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/brickell-biotech-achieves-postive-phase-2b-results-for-bbi-4000-for-hyperhidrosis/2458772/Brickell Biotech, Inc. shared the results of its Phase 2b study of BBI-4000 (sofpironium bromide) for the topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating. The multicenter, randomized, double blind, vehicle-controlled Phase 2b study was designed to evaluate the
- Practical Dermatology Preview: Drug Companies, Insurance Companies, Pharmacists, the Government, Doctors and…Oh, Patients!https://practicaldermatology.com/news/practical-dermatology-preview-drug-companies-insurance-companies-pharmacists-the-government-doctors-andoh-patients/2458774/Recently, a relationship between Valeant Pharmaceuticals and a specialty pharmacy, Philidor, was revealed, with significant consequences to Valeant and equally significant consequences for the pharmacy. The full story is still unfolding as of this time, but the interpretations of these type
- Valeant Issues Updated Financial Guidancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-issues-updated-financial-guidance/2458779/Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announced updated financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 as well as new guidance for full year 2016. "We are very excited about the strong future given our broad portfolio of brands, our upcoming launch products and ou