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- Tofacitinib Citrate Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-tofacitinib_citrate_approved_for_rheumatoid_arthritis/2459668/Pfizer Inc. received US FDA approval for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate) 5mg twice daily for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate. XELJANZ
- Jonah Shacknai Honored at Cosmetic Surgery Forumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-jonah_shacknai_honored_at_cosmetic_surgery_forum/2459670/Innovators in the field of cosmetic dermatology were honored this past weekend at Cosmetic Surgery Forum, a discussion-based CME symposium held in Las Vegas and now in its fourth year. Jonah Shacknai, Founder of Medicis, was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Dermatology Award. On receivin
- Merz, Inc. Acquires ONMEL Oral Treatment for Toenail Fungal Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121128-merz_inc_acquires_onmel_oral_treatment_for_toenail_fungal_infections/2459671/Merz, Inc. completed the acquisition of ONMEL (itraconazole), an azole antifungal indicated for the oral treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail caused by Trichophyton rubrumor T. Mentagrophytes in non-immunocompromised patients. According to the compa
- Grants Awarded from National Rosacea Societyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121127-grants_awarded_from_national_rosacea_society/2459673/The National Rosacea Society (NRS) awarded funding to five new studies as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of rosacea. Dr. Anna Di Nardo, associate professor of medicine at the University of California-San Diego, received $25,000 to study the role of mast c
- Eccrine Sweat Glands' Role in Wound Healing Revealedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-eccrine_sweat_glands_role_in_wound_healing_revealed/2459675/Human eccrine sweat glands store a reservoir of adult stem cells that may be recruited to aid wound healing, a new report suggests. According to University of Michigan researchers behind the study (Am J Pathol. E-pub), sweat glands appear to play a pivotal role in wound healing. For the study, part
- Valeant Receives FTC Clearance For Medicis Acquisitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-valeant_receives_ftc_clearance_for_medicis_acquisition/2459676/The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) granted early termination of the waiting period surrounding the proposed acquisition of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., effective November 15, 2012. The propo
- Xeljanz Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121118-xeljanz_approved_for_rheumatoid_arthritis/2459679/The FDA recently approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant of, methotrexate. The decision comes ahead of the product's prescription drug user fee goal date of Nov
- Allergan to Acquire SkinMedicahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121116-allergan_to_acquire_skinmedica/2459680/Allergan, Inc. is set to acquire SkinMedica's topical aesthetics skin care business, in a deal estimated at approximately $350 million up-front. Allergan will also pay SkinMedica an additional $25 million contingent upon the acquired products achieving a specific level of net sales. The acquisition
- Murad Names Fred Gysi Chief Financial Officerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121115-murad_names_fred_gysi_chief_financial_officer/2459682/Fred Gysi now serves as Chief Financial Officer for Murad. In this role, Gysi will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, treasury and cash flow management, financial and marketing analysis, and strategic planning. Gysi comes to Murad w
- ADCS Acquires More Clinicshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121106-adcs_acquires_more_clinics/2459683/After announcing a major acquisition of multiple clinics on Florida's West Coast, Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS) has acquired two clinics in the Florida Keys from the practice of Dr. Karen Weismantle. The clinics are