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- DermatologistOnCall Launches New Mobile Apphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologistoncall-launches-new-mobile-app/2458919/DermatologistOnCall launched a new mobile app that it says enables patients to quickly and easily start and complete an online visit with a board-certified dermatologist. The app is free and works with Apple's iPhones and iPads, and Android phones and tablets. "Our new mobile app
- SCOTUS Upholds Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell Ruling; AADA and AMA Issue Statementshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/scotus-upholds-affordable-care-act-in-king-v-burwell-ruling-aada-and-ama-issue-statements/2458920/In a 6-3 ruling in King v. Burwell, the US Supreme Court upheld tax subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Steven J. Stack, MD, President of the American Medical Association release a statement on the decision, saying “The American Medical Association (AMA) is relieved that today&rs
- Research Identifies Gene Linked to Melanoma Growth, Worse Outcomeshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-identify-gene-linked-to-melanoma-growth-worse-outcomes/2458925/High levels of a specific protein linked to gene expression are associated with worse outcomes in melanoma, according to a study led by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published online in the journal Molecular Cell. Research shows that the protein, called H2A.Z.
- BTL Vanquish FDA Cleared for Circumferential Reduction of Abdomen Areahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/btl-vanquish-fda-cleared-for-circumferential-reduction-of-abdomen-area/2458926/BTL Industries received FDA clearance of its BTL Vanquish device for circumferential reduction of the abdomen area. BTL Vanquish uses a panel array that emits selective RF energy with the largest spot size in the industry t
- Allergan to Acquire Kytherahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergan-to-acquire-kythera/2458927/Allergan has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kythera Biopharmaceuticals in a cash and stock transaction valued at $75 per share, or approximately $2.1 billion. Once the transaction is complete, Kythera’s recently approved Kybella (deoxycholic acid) will be part of an aestheti
- Neutrogena Sunscreens Awarded NEA Seal of Acceptancehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/neutrogena-sunscreens-awarded-nea-seal-of-acceptance/2458928/The National Eczema Association (NEA) awarded its Seal of Acceptance to five Neutrogena sunscreens. This recognition is given to product innovations that help improve the quality of life for people with eczema, empowering consumers to make informed eczema purchase decisions. The fol
- FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Actemra in Systemic Sclerosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-grants-breakthrough-therapy-designation-for-actemra-in-systemic-sclerosis/2458929/Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, was granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation status for Actemra® (tocilizumab) for systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma. This designation is intended to expedite the development and review of medicines with early signals of poten
- NIH Funding Often Does Not Match Disease Burden for Dermatologic Conditionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nih-funding-often-does-not-match-disease-burden-for-dermatologic-conditions/2458930/A new analysis of funding prioritization by the National Institutes of Health for skin disease offers a glimpse of cutaneous skin disease on a national level, with some disease states being possibly underfunded. Examining the relationship between dermatologic research funding and skin disease bur
- FDA Clears Alevicyn SG Antipruritic Spray Gel from Oculus Innovative Scienceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-alevicyn-sg-antipruritic-spray-gel-from-oculus-innovative-sciences/2458933/The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. for Alevicyn SG Antipruritic Spray Gel with both prescription and over-the-counter indications. The Alevicyn SGprescription product, using Microcyn(R) Technology, is indicate
- Radiesse from Merz Aesthetics Approved for Handshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/radiesse-from-merz-aesthetics-approved-for-hands/2458934/Radiesse® from Merz Aesthetics received FDA approval for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands. Radiesse® provides an immediate volumizing effect and can help to reduce the prom