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- Game On: Head-to-head Trials to Enhance Competition in PsO Markethttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/head-to-head-trials-to-enhance-competition-in-pso-market/2457684/An increase in head-to-head trials will enhance the competition within the psoriasis market, according to GlobalData. The first major biologics that were released were anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs, such as AbbVie’s Humira, Pfizer’s Enbrel, and Johnson and Johnson’s (J&J’s) Remicade.…
- Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions Often Get Expensive, Inconsistent Carehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/rare-pediatric-skin-conditions-often-get-expensive-inconsistent-care/2457704/Children with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have high rates of complications — resulting in long and costly hospital stays — and that treatment strategies varied among health care providers, according to the first large-scale analysis, which is published in the…
- 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…
- Smart Beauty Devices Take Center Stage at CES 2018https://practicaldermatology.com/news/smart-beauty-devices-take-center-stage-at-ces-2018/2457927/The Computer Electronics Show is known as the see-and-be scene for techies – and beauty products and devices always take center stage. “Shopping for skincare products can be an overwhelming and confusing experience for our consumer because she is uncertain about what her skin really needs,” says S…
- BioPhotas, Inc. Launches the Newest Model of the Celluma Serieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/biophotas-inc-launches-the-newest-model-of-the-celluma-series/2457943/BioPhotas, Inc. launched its Celluma HOME, a fourth model in the Celluma Series of light therapy devices. The company says the Celluma HOME specifically addresses the challenges of Baby Boomers who struggle with wrinkles, aches and pain. FDA-cleared for over-the-counter purchase, available at an in…
- Ortho Dermatologics Announces Aspire Higher Scholarship Honoreeshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ortho-dermatologics-announces-aspire-higher-scholarship-honorees/2457972/Ortho Dermatologics announced the nine recipients of the Aspire Higher Scholarship program, which honors the achievements of applicants or current attendees of an accredited, nonprofit, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school who have bee…
- Calling all Innovators: J & J Launches Digital Beauty QuickFire Challengehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/calling-all-innovators-j-j-launches-digital-beauty-quickfire-challenge/2457975/Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., is launching the Digital Beauty QuickFire Challenge. The challenge will encourage start-up companies to create the most novel, future-forward digital beauty solutions in an effort to provide better skincare ou…
- Study: PsO, RA Patients Prescribed Similar Drugs, But PsO Patients Face Higher Liver Disease Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-pso-ra-patients-prescribed-similar-drugs-yet-pso-patients-face-higher-liver-disease-risk/2457987/Compared to controls, patients with psoriasis (PsO) are at higher risk for serious liver disease than patients with rheumatoid arthritis, reports a in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study is the fi…
- Menlo Therapeutics Expands Management Teamhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/menlo-therapeutics-expands-management-team/2458006/Menlo Therapeutics Inc., a late stage biopharmaceutical company, is developing a neurokinin 1 (NK‐1) receptor antagonist (serlopitant) for the treatment of pruritus associated with various underlying conditions, and for the treatment of refractory chronic cough. The company, which continues to adva…
- Syneron Candela Completes Transaction with Funds Advised by Apax Partners; Becomes a Private Companyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/syneron-candela-completes-transaction-with-funds-advised-by-apax-partners-becomes-a-private-company/2458121/Syneron Medical Ltd. announced the successful completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of funds advised by Apax Partners for $11.00 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $400 million. The transaction was announced on April 3, 2017 and received approval from Syneron Cande…