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- AAD Releases New App to Aid Patients with Chronic Hiveshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-releases-new-app-to-aid-patients-with-chronic-hives/2458798/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released its Chronic Hives Patient App, which offers tools and resources for chronic hives management. The free mobile app, developed with a grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., can help patients learn more about their condition, find a doctor, trac
- Study Finds Increasing Prices for Prescription Dermatology Drugs Since 2009https://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-finds-increasing-prices-for-prescription-dermatology-drugs-since-2009/2458800/A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the price of prescription dermatologic drugs rose considerably from 2009 to 2015, with the vast majority of price increases occurring after 2011. In an effo
- 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
- Data Show Acne Patients Don't Understand Risks Associated with Antibiotic Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/data-show-acne-patients-dont-understand-risks-associated-with-antibiotic-treatment/2458805/Widespread and inappropriate use of antibiotics continues to be a problems in the US leading to antibiotic resistance issues. While most people understand how the overuse of antibiotics to treat viral infections contributes to this issue, according to Galderma, new data reveal that acne patients
- ASDSA Patient Safety Hero Honorees Recognizedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asdsa-patient-safety-hero-honorees-recognized/2458810/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDS) announced its Patient Safety Hero Award recipients during the recent 2015 ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago to recognize leaders who have taken an active role in the promotion and protection of patient safety in dermatologic procedures
- Cosmetic Bootcamp University Exceeds Goalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cosmetic-bootcamp-university-a-success/2458815/Now completing its session in Philadelphia, the Cosmetic Bootcamp University session has exceeded goals, organizers report. Cosmetic Bootcamp seeks to improve patient outcomes in a manner not possible at other meetings by focusing on core specialists in dermatology, plastic surgery, op
- Diplomat Pharmacy to Dispense Cotellic®https://practicaldermatology.com/news/diplomat-pharmacy-to-dispense-cotellic/2458816/Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. will dispense Cotellic® (cobimetinib) in combination with the BRAF inhibitor Zelboraf® (vemurafenib) to treat patients with advanced melanoma that is unrespectable or metastatic. The com
- 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