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- Researchers Identify Genes Involved in Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/researchers-identify-genes-involved-in-skin-cancer/2457528/Researchers at the Health Sciences department of the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) of Castellón, Spain, have identified the genes responsible for sun sensitivity and skin cancer vulnerability. The Skin Cancer Genetics and Human Pigmentation research group (Melanogén) has analysed the skin’s response to…
- Mind the Gap: Disparity Between Urban and Rural Derms Widenshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mind-the-gap-disparity-between-urban-and-rural-derms-widens/2457618/The gap between dermatologists in urban and rural areas is widening across the United States, according to a new study of county-level data from 1995 to 2013 in JAMA Dermatology. Specifically, dermatologist density increased by 21 percent from 3.02 per 100 000 people to 3.65 per 100 000 people fro…
- PD1 Blocker Shrinks Advanced Squamous Cell Skin Cancershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pd1-blocker-shrinks-advanced-squamous-cell-skin-cancers/2457737/A checkpoint inhibitor shrinks the tumors of nearly half of patients with an incurable, advanced form of squamous cell carcinoma, an international team reports in the New England Journal of Medicine. “These results mark a potential paradigm shift in the treatment of patients with advanced cutaneou…
- Daily Aspirin Linked to Higher Melanoma Risk in Menhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/daily-aspirin-linked-to-higher-melanoma-risk-in-men/2457779/Men who take once-daily aspirin have nearly double the risk of melanoma compared to men who don’t, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Women, however, do not have an increased risk in this large patient population, the study showed. The study collected medical record data comprising almost…
- AAD Awards 26 Shade Structure Grants to Protect America's Youthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-awards-26-shade-structure-grants-to-protect-americas-youth/2457796/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has awarded Shade Structure grants to 26 schools and nonprofit organizations across the country. The AAD awarded its 2018 AAD Shade Structure grants to the following organizations: Alabama Buhl Elementary School, Buhl, Sponsored by Kare…
- Novan Plans to Complete Development of SB204 Acne Candidate via Third Party Funding and Executionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novan-plans-to-complete-development-of-sb204-acne-candidate-via-third-party-funding-and-execution/2457981/Novan, Inc., has agreed in principle to a business structure that would enable further development and advancement of SB204 for the treatment of acne vulgaris via third party financing and third party execution of one additional Phase 3 pivotal trial that is required before the filing of a New Drug…
- NRS Introduces New Standard Classification and Pathophysiology of Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nrs-introduces-new-standard-classification-and-pathophysiology-of-rosacea/2457979/The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is introducing a new standard classification and pathophysiology of rosacea. The updated system appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 28 rosacea experts worldwide, the updated system…
- FDA Clears Xstrahl Photoelectric Therapy Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-xstrahl-photoelectric-therapy-system/2458005/Xstrahl has received FDA 510K clearance for the marketing of its latest skin cancer therapy device. The Photoelectric Therapy System is a compact and ergonomic superficial X-Ray therapy system operating in the 10kV to 80kV range intended for superficial radiotherapy and surface electronic brachythe…
- Novan Has Guidance Meeting with FDA on SB204https://practicaldermatology.com/news/novan-has-guidance-meeting-with-fda-on-sb204/2458040/Novan, Inc. is eyeing an additional pivotal trial for its investigational treatment for acne vulgaris, SB204. The company concluded a guidance meeting with the FDA regarding SB204 in which the agency advised that an additional pivotal trial should be conducted. Given the need for the additional cli…
- Dr. Larry Brilliant to Give Keynote at ASDS 2017 Meetinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-larry-briiliant-to-give-keynote-at-asds-2017-meeting/2458097/Larry Brilliant, MD, MPH, Chair of the Skoll Global Threats Fund in San Francisco and former Vice President and Executive Director of Google, is slated to give the opening keynote address at The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2017 Annual Meeting (ASDS) on Oct. 5-8 in Chicago. Dr. Brilli…