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- FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to AD Drug Dupilumabhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141121-fda_grants_breakthrough_status_to_ad_drug_dupilumab/2459056/The FDA has awarded breakthrough therapy designation to the investigational drug dupilumab for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who had an insufficient response to and/or who are not suitable for topical prescription therapy. Dupilumab blocks IL-4 and IL-13, whi
- Michael R. Stewart Named Next President and CEO of MELA Scienceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141119-micheal_r_stewart_named_next_president_and_ceo_of_mela_sciences/2459057/MELA Sciences, Inc. developer of the MelaFind(R) system, a non-invasive software-driven image analysis device approved for use in the U.S. and the European Union to assist dermatologists in melanoma diagnosis, announced that its Board of Directors has named Michael R. Stewart, 57, as the company's n
- Gabrielle Rios, Founder of TruInject, Wins Stevie Award for Startupshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141119-gabrielle_rios_founder_of_truinject_wins_stevie_award_for_startups/2459058/Gabrielle Rios, chief executive officer of TruInject Medical Corporation, received the Bronze Award at the 2014 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The award was presented in the category of Startup of the Year. The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business honors women executives, entrepreneurs, a
- Data for COMBI-v Study Now Publishedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141117-data_for_combi-v_study_now_published/2459059/Data demonstrating that treatment with the combination of trametinib (Mekinist™) and dabrafenib (Tafinlar™) significantly improved overall survival (OS) compared to vemurafenib monotherapy in previously untreated patients with BRAF V600E/K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma, without increased ov
- CMS Assigns Q-code to Fish Skin Technology, Kerecis Reportshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141113-cms_assigns_q-code_to_fish_skin_technology_kerecis_reports/2459065/The new Omega3 tissue-regeneration material from Kerecis Limited—dubbed fish skin—has received a "Q" code from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Kerecis Omega3 Wound, indicated for the management of chronic wounds including diabetic, vascular and other hard-to-heal wounds, has b
- Oculus Innovative Sciences Commercializes Microcyn-Based Solution and Hydrogel for Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Acne in Europehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141113-oculus_innovative_sciences_commercializes_microcyn-based____solution_and_hydrogel_for_treatment_of_mild-to-moderate_acne_in_europe/2459068/Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets solutions for the treatment of dermatological conditions and advanced tissue care in 37 countries, today announced the European commercialization of Microcyn(R)-based GramaDerm(TM) Solution a
- Skin Cancer Foundation: Dermatologists and Beauty Professionals Team Up to Spot Skin Cancershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141113-skin_cancer_foundation_dermatologists_and_beauty_professionals_team_up_to_spot_skin_cancers/2459069/The Skin Cancer Foundation is encouraging dermatologists and beauty professionals to work together through an education program called Heads Up! The skin cancer awareness program provides beauty professionals, including hair stylists and aestheticians, with tips on what to look for, and how to speak
- Dr. Mary Lupo Joins Aquavit Pharmaceuticals' Scientific Advisory Boardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141106-dr_mary_lupo_joins_aquavit_pharmaceuticals_scientific_advisory_board/2459072/Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD has joined the US Scientific Advisory Board of Aquavit Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Lupo is a board-certified dermatologist who is internationally recognized for non-surgical skin rejuvenation. In 1984, she opened
- A Pivotal Phase III Gevokizumab Study is Initiated in Patients With Pyoderma Gangrenosumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141104-a_pivotal_phase_3_gevokizumab_study_is_initiated_in_patients_with_pyoderma_gangrenosum/2459074/The Phase III gevokizumab study in patients with active pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare neutrophilic dermatosis of expanding necrotic skin ulcers, is open for patient enrollment. The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of gevokizumab in treating the active ulc
- Syneron Candela Announces FDA Clearance of PicoWay Picosecond Laser for Tattoo Removalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20141103-syneron_candela_announces_fda_clearance_of_picoway_picosecond_laser_for_tattoo_removal/2459076/The FDA granted 510(K) clearance to Syneron Candela's PicoWay picosecond device for tattoo removal. PicoWay is a dual wavelength device, with 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths, which utilizes the proprietary PicoWay Technology to generate picosecond pulses for the removal of tattoos. The FDA clearanc