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- Editorial: Transferrable Loyalty and the State of Our Specialtyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140806-editorial_transferrable_loyalty_and_the_state_of_our_specialty/2459149/With the ongoing battle between Allergan and Valeant, it is evident that no practicing dermatologist can avoid concerns with the painful and tactical machinations. Long-term representatives have likely already changed their nametags from one company to another and are now pitching the same drugs un…
- National Call-to-Action on Skin Cancer Preventionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140806-national_call-to-action_on_skin_cancer_prevention/2459152/The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) recently joined with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Surgeon General and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a national call-to-action on skin cancer prevention. The national call to …
- Resident Grants Available for Cosmetic Surgery Forumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140701-resident_grants_available_for_cosmetic_surgery_forum/2459183/The Cosmetic Surgery Forum 2014, jointly sponsored by the Dulaney Foundation, Practical Dermatology® magazine and Cosmetic Surgery Forum, LLC, will take place December 3 through December 6, 2014 at The Palazzo Hotel Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Course Director Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD i…
- Jan Marini Skin Research Marks 20 Years of Innovationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140625-jan_marini_skin_research_marks_20_years_of_innovation/2459188/After 20 years, Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR) continues to distinguish itself as a recognized leader in the professional skincare industry through its combined focus on results, new productinnovation and its commitment to clinical and medical validation. Robert Weiss, MD, conducted a study on ne…
- AAD Teams Up With Legendary Quarterback Phil Simms to Tackle Skin Cancer in Menhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140625-aad_teams_up_with_legendary_quarterback_phil_simms_to_tackle_skin_cancer_in_men/2459191/In recognition of Men's Health Awareness Month and the start of summer, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has released findings from a new survey, which found that more than 90 percent of American men know something about skin cancer, but only 61 percent know how to detect signs on their sk…
- AAD Issues Statement on Sunscreen Use and Melanoma Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140623-aad_issues_statement_on_sunscreen_use_and_melanoma_risk/2459197/American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) President Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD issued a statement about sunscreen use and melanoma in response to a study that was recently published in the journal Nature. According to the AAD, the article called attention to the fact that sunscreen alone cannot comple…
- New Data Demonstrate Efficacy of ClarityMD OTC Acne Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140611-new_data_demonstrate_efficacy_of_claritymd_otc_acne_system/2459210/Newly published data show the efficacy of Envy Medical's ClarityMD acne system. Results of a clinical study designed by Envy, demonstrate that ClarityMD is effective in quickly and gently clearing both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions. Findings appear in the June edition of the "Jou…
- AAD Announces Donation of Melanoma Exposed Program from Bristol-Myers Squibbhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140609-aad_announces_donation_of_melanoma_exposed_program_from_bristol-myers_squibb/2459214/Bristol-Myers Squibb donated its Melanoma Exposed™ program to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The donation, provided through a charitable grant, will be used to increase public awareness of skin cancer—including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer—and expand the number of free sk…
- FDA to Require Warnings on Sunlamp Productshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140530-fda_to_require_warnings_on_sunlamp_products/2459227/The FDA issued a final order reclassifying sunlamp products and ultraviolet (UV) lamps intended for use in sunlamp products from low-risk (class I) to moderate-risk (class II) devices. The order also requires that sunlamp products carry a visible black-box warning on the device that explicitly stat…
- SGR Patch: AADA Disappointed By Congressional Actionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140401-sgr_patch_aada_disappointed_by_congressional_action/2459285/Statement from Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD President, American Academy of Dermatology Association: The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have averted a 24 percent cut in Medicare physician payments by agreeing to a one-year short-term measure (HR 4302) to maintain current Medicare payment …