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- Six Dermatology Biotechs Combine to Form Alys Pharmaceuticalshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/six-dermatology-biotechs-combine-to-form-alys-pharmaceuticals/2462241/Originating from the aggregation of six asset-centric dermatology companies, Alys Pharmaceuticals was launched with $100 million financing by Medicxi, a healthcare-focused investment firm. Alys combines the assets and platforms of Aldena Therapeutics, Graegis Pharmaceuticals, Granular Therapeutic…
- Smart Ring May Objectively Measure Scratching Intensityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/smart-ring-may-objectively-measure-scratching-intensity/2462015/A new wearable device may objectively measure the intensity of scratching. Akhil Padmanabha, a PhD student in Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) Robotics Institute helped invent a wearable device that can measure the intensity of scratching and evaluate the efficacy of medications meant to reduce …
- Severe Psoriasis Increases Risk for Heart Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/severe-psoriasis-increases-risk-for-heart-disease/2462013/Researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. In this study, a total of 503 patients with psoriasis, and without clinical cardiovascular disease, underwent transthoracic Doppler echocardiography to evaluate coronary micro…
- Allergan Names Daphne Karydas as Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations & Strategyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergan-names-daphne-karydas-as-senior-vice-president-of-global-investor-relations-strategy/2458224/Daphne Karydas is Allergan’s new Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations and Strategy, effective April 17, 2017. In this role, Ms. Karydas will lead the Company's engagement with the investment community, and will work with the Company's Executive Leadership Team to develop and execut…
- ASA Lauds Three Honorees at Spring Galahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asa-lauds-three-honorees-at-spring-gala/2458602/The American Skin Association (ASA) honored Yale Educator Irwin M. Braverman, MD, Melanoma Researcher John M. Kirkwood MD and Nestlé’s SHIELD program at their Spring gala in New York City. Yale University School of Medicine Professor Emeritus, Irwin Braverman, MD received the Lifetime Achievement …