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- Free Drug Samples May Influence Prescribing Habitshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140417-free_drug_samples_may_influence_prescribing_habits/2459266/Results of a study published online on April 16 in JAMA Dermatology found that the availability of free medication samples in dermatology offices appears to change prescribing practices for acne. Michael P. Hurley, M.S., and colleagues from the Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, investiga…
- Presentation: PV-10 decreases Melanoma Cells in Tumors and Boosts T-Cellshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140407-presentation_pv-10_decreases_melanoma_cells_in_tumors_and_boosts_t-cells/2459277/Treatment with Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.'s PV-10 produces a significant decrease in melanoma cells in tumors 7-14 days after treatment, new data show. The data were presented by researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting in San …
- Restoration Robotics Launches ARTAS Robotic System For Hair Restorationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140326-restoration_robotics_launches_artas_robotic_system_for_hair_restoration/2459294/Restoration Robotics, Inc., a robotic surgical company dedicated to transforming the field of hair restoration, launched The ARTAS Robotic System, a computer-assisted, physician-controlled technology to selectively harvest follicular units directly from the scalp. The ARTAS R…
- SeroVital®–hgh AKA the "Fountain of Youth" Pillhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140320-serovitalhgh_aka_the_fountain_of_youth_pill/2459306/SeroVital®–hgh is a growth hormone that the maker says can reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, decrease body fat and increase energy. Gina Daines, spokesperson for SanMedica International™ said, "Human growth hormone is no longer solely the province of male athletes. Research is revealing that growth …
- FDA approves Impavido to treat tropical disease leishmaniasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140320-fda_approves_impavido_to_treat_tropical_disease_leishmaniasis/2459308/The US Food and Drug Administration approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by Leishmania, a parasite which is transmitted to humans through sand fly bites. The disease occurs primarily in people who live in the tropics and…
- Novartis Announces EU Approval of Xolair for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Patients Unresponsive to Antihistamineshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140307-novartis_announces_eu_approval_of_xolair_for_chronic_spontaneous_urticaria_patients_unresponsive_to_antihistamines/2459322/The European Commission (EC) has approved the use of Xolair (omalizumab, Novartis) as an add-on therapy for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adult and adolescent (12 years and above) patients with inadequate response to H1-antihistamine treatment. The a…
- Mirvaso Approved by the European Commissionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140226-mirvaso_approved_by_the_european_commission/2459330/The European Commission has granted marketing authorization in Europe for Galderma's Mirvaso (brimonidine) 3 mg/g gel. Mirvaso, an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that acts rapidly and can last for up to 12 hours, is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of facial erythema of rosacea in adul…
- Kerecis Receives US Patent for Fish-Skin-Based Tissue Regeneration Technologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140219-kerecis_receives_us_patent_for_fish-skin-based_tissue_regeneration_technology/2459340/A US patent was awarded to Kerecis Limited for the use of fish skin in medical applications. The Kerecis material consists of sheets of intact, decellularized fish skin that have had all cells and antigenic materials removed. Fish skin is largely made from the same material as human skin, with the …
- Nestle Skin Health Forming with Acquisition of Galdermahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140214-nestl_skin_health_forming_with_acquisition_of_galderma/2459341/Nestlé S.A. has created Nestlé Skin Health S.A., a global leader focused on meeting the world's increasing skin health needs with a scientifically-proven broad range of innovative products. The company will be formed by the acquisition of the 50% stake of Galderma Pharma S.A. from L'Oréal, subject …
- Topix Pharmaceuticals Introduces Replenix Restorative Nighttime Bio-Therapyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140213-topix_pharmaceuticals_introduces_replenix_restorative_nighttime_bio-therapy/2459344/Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., launched its Replenix Restorative Nighttime Bio-Therapy cream, a moisture-boosting, rich night cream formulated to attract, hold, and distribute moisture through a system of ceramides, humectants, and emollients. The formula is also infused with rejuvenating ingredients…