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- Jan Marini Skin Research Launches Regeneration Boosterhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130110-jan_marini_skin_research_launches_regeneration_booster/2459643/Jan Marini Skin Research released its all-new Regeneration Booster. Cycloastragenol, TGF Beta-1, multiple beneficial growth factors, and four advanced anti-aging peptides are combined with coenzyme Q10 and additional antioxidants to reduce the a
- Layoffs at Medicis top 300, with 117 staffers chosen to stayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130104-layoffs_at_medicis_top_300_with_117_staffers_chosen_to_stay/2459648/The layoff toll at Medicis Pharmaceutical has topped 300, the Phoenix Business Journal reports. Valeant Pharmaceuticals ($VRX), which wrapped up its buyout of the Arizona-based skin drug company last week, has cut 319 staffers--and kept 117--as it integrates Medicis into its own dermatology operatio
- Results Released from Phase 2 Trial of IMO-3100 in Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121219-results_released_from_phase_2_trial_of_imo-3100_in_plaque_psoriasis/2459655/In a recent study, Idera Pharmaceuticals reported that 48 percent of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (12 of 25) treated with IMO-3100, a selective antagonist of Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) 7 and 9, demonstrated improvements in
- Court: Off-label Drug Promotion Is Protected Speechhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121204-court_off-label_drug_promotion_is_protected_speech/2459665/The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York voted 2-1 to overturn a pharmaceutical salesman's conviction for off-label drug marketing, citing violations against his free speech rights under the First Amendment. The ruling could threaten FDA rules that prevent the marketing of treatments for uses
- CryoShape Uses Cold to Reduce Scarshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121203-cryoshape_uses_cold_to_reduce_scars/2459667/CryoShape is a patented handheld device for treating keloid and hypertrophic scars. Physicians can destroy deep tissue using an extremely cold probe that is injected directly into the scar. Treating scars with cold freezes them from the inside,
- 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
- Physician Income "Disappointing," But Up Slightlyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-physician_income_disappointing_but_up_slightly/2459674/Although most physicians report that their net income is "disappointing," American physicians saw a slight uptick in income in 2012 compared to 2011, a new report shows. Specialists continue to outpace primary care physicians; 40% of the latter make less than $150,000 per year,
- Sun Pharmaceutical to Buy DUSA Pharmaceuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121118-sun_pharmaceutical_to_buy_dusa_pharmaceuticals/2459678/Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will buy DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. for about $215 million in cash, as the India-based company looks to make a foray into the lucrative market for dermatological treatments. The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and DUSA's board has
- 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
- Cosmetic Surgery Forum Names Honoreeshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121101-cosmetic_surgery_forum_names_honorees/2459685/Richard Fitzpatrick, MD and Diane Ranger, founder of Colorescience, will receive the “Innovators in Dermatology Award” at Cosmetic Surgery Forum 2012 in Las Vegas, November 29 through December 1. Jonah Schacknai, Founder and CEO of Medicis Pharmaceuticals, will receive the Lifetime Service Award. Re