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- FDA approves Impavido to treat tropical disease leishmaniasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140320-fda_approves_impavido_to_treat_tropical_disease_leishmaniasis/2459308/The US Food and Drug Administration approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by Leishmania, a parasite which is transmitted to humans through sand fly bites. The disease occurs primarily in people who live in the tropics and
- Phase I Trial of Nivolumab Shows Long-Term Efficacy Against Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140313-phase_i_trial_of_nivolumab_shows_long-term_efficacy_against_melanoma/2459318/A recent study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Yale University, and allied institutions, published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, provides the longest-term look so far at how melanom
- Upcoming Events to Educate PAs and NPs about Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140310-upcoming_events_to_educate_pas_and_nps_about_psoriasis/2459321/Nurse practitioners and physician assistants aiming to deepen their understanding of psoriasis can attend upcoming events sponsored by the The National Psoriasis Foundation. The Nurse Practitioner Psoriasis Symposium, a joint symposium from the
- Allergies to Pre-Moistened Wipes on the Risehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140303-allergies_to_pre-moistened_wipes_on_the_rise/2459326/A preservative in pre-moistened hand wipes may be linked to a rise of allergic reactions, according to dermatologist Matthew Zirwas, MD at the Ohio State University Wexner Center. He says manufacturers are increasing use of the preservative as they reduce their dependence on formaldehyde and para
- Ellman to Launch PelleFirm at Annual Meeting of the AADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140227-ellman_to_launch_pellefirm_at_annual_meeting_of_the_aad/2459327/Ellman International, Inc., received FDA clearance to market its new PelleFirm RF Body Treatment System. The PelleFirm System is CE Marked for body skin tightening and cellulite reduction. In addition, it also has received FDA 510(K) clearance for tissue heating and the temporar
- Indoor Tanning Among High Schoolers Linked to Other Risky Behaviorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140227-indoor_tanning_among_high_schoolers_linked_to_other_risky_behavior/2459329/A national survey of high school students found that indoor tanning is a common practice, particularly among female, older and non-Hispanic white students, and is associated with several other risky health-related behaviors, according to a study by Gery P. Guy Jr., PhD, MPH of t
- Promius Pharma, LLC Introduces Dr. Reddy's Authorized Generic Producthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140225-promius_pharma_llc_introduces_dr_reddys__authorized_generic_product/2459331/Promius Pharma, LLC, launched its first Authorized Generic (AG) of Cloderm® Cream through its parent company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on February 14. The AG is identical in formulation to Cloderm® Cream and will provide all the similar benefits, while increasing access and reducing pharmacy call
- XOMA Gains Orphan Drug Designation to Treat Pyoderma Gangrenosumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140225-xoma_gains_orphan_drug_designation_to_treat_pyoderma_gangrenosum/2459332/The FDA approved XOMA Corporation's IL-1 beta antibody gevokizumab for the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) under an orphan drug designation. PG is a rare disorder of expanding, painful skin ulcers, which affects one in about 100,000 people. "Selecting pyoderma gangrenosum as our n
- Onset Dermatologics Launches New Strength of Minocinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140225-onset_dermatologics_launches_new_strength_of_minocin/2459333/Onset Dermatologics launced a 75mg strength of Minocin (minocycline hydrochloride) Pellet-Filled Capsules, a tetracycline class antibiotic medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Minocin may be used along with other agents in the treatment of severe acne.
- ZO Skin Health Announces New International Facultyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140219-zo_skin_health_announces_new_international_faculty/2459338/ZO Skin Health, Inc. announced the addition of a distinguished group of international physicians to its world-class multidisciplinary ZO faculty. Comprised of select p