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- National Eczema Blog Launcheshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120626-national_eczema_blog_launches/2459781/The National Eczema Association recently created a blog featuring guest bloggers on a variety of eczema-related topics. The first post, written by the blogger named “Spanish Key,” provides a patient perspective on eczema research topics and h
- Free Podcasts on Complete UV Protectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120612-free_podcasts_on_complete_uv_protection/2459785/On the new edition of "Healthy Vision with Dr. Val Jones," dermatologist and author Jeanine Downie, MD, and Stephen Cohen, OD, past president of the Arizona Optometric Association, join Dr. Val to talk about the importance of sun protection. Both doctors share tips on steps adults and children can t
- FotoFinder Unveils New Imaging Technologieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120604-fotofinder_unveils_new_imaging_technologies/2459790/FotoFinder presented new devices for early skin cancer detection at the World Congress of Dermoscopy in Brisbane last month. Among new developments is the connection of a mobile dermatoscope for iPhone with an online webspace where doctors can requ
- OPTiM Trial for T-VEC in Unresectable Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120604-optim_trial_for_t-vec_in_unresectable_melanoma/2459791/The OPTiM trial for T-VEC (formerly OncoVEXGM-CSF), an oncolytic HSV1 that selectively replicates in tumors, is now underway, according to a presentation by Kaufman, et al. at ASCO 2012. The randomized phase 3 trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) compared w
- New Isotretinoin Formulation Approvedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120529-new_isotretinoin_formulation_approved/2459794/A novel isotretinoin formulation for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne will soon be available from Ranbaxy. FDA approved Absorica (cis-isotretinoin), which
- Merz CEO Focused on Advancing the Companyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120515-merz_ceo_focused_on_advancing_the_company/2459801/William “Bill” Humphries, newly appointed CEO of Merz, Inc., has been setting the record straight. For example, addressing a recent injunction that bars the marketing of Xeomin for aesthetic indications, he insists, “the impact of the injunction isn
- New Retinoid Foam Wins FDA Approvalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120514-new_retinoid_foam_wins_fda_approval/2459805/The FDA has approved Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%, for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. The approval was based on two multi-center, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled pivotal Phase 3 studies, in which a total of 1,485 patients with moderate-to-severe acne vu
- Provectus Pharmaceuticals' PV-10 Phase 2 Final Data To Be Presentedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120509-provectus_pharmaceuticals_pv-10_phase_2_final_data_to_be_presented/2459806/Phase 2 final data on PV-10 for metastatic melanoma by Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT) will be presented at the second European PostASCO Melanoma Meeting 2012, Interdisciplinary Global Conference on Developing New Treatments for Melanom
- Celotres Earns CE Mark Approval for Wound Healinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120504-celotres_earns_ce_mark_approval_for_wound_healing/2459808/European regulators have granted CE Mark approval for Celotres™ hydrogel scaffold from Halscion, Inc. The CE Mark approval was based on the results of a prospective, multi-center, randomized, same-patient controlled, European clinical trial evaluati
- Novartis Acquires Fougera Pharma for $1.5 Billionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120504-novartis_acquires_fougera_pharma_for_15_billion/2459809/With it's $1.5 billion acquisition of US-based Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Novartis will be the biggest maker of dermatologic generics in the country. The Fougera products will add to those of Novartis's existing generics unit Sandoz.