Showing 11-20 of 56 results for "".
- Dermatologist Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, Named New AAD Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-terrence-a-cronin-jr-md-named-new-aad-president/2461615/Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, is the new President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He will start his one-year term at the close of the Academy's Annual Meeting. Dr. Cronin will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization focuse…
- Study: Psoriasis Medicine May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorderhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/psoriasis-medicine-may-help-treat-alcohol-use-diisorder/2461571/Apremilast may be an “incredibly promising” treatment for alcohol use disorder, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. On average, the people who took apremilast reduced their alcohol intake by more than half — from five drinks per day to two. “I’ve never seen anything…
- New Melanoma Immunotherapy Drugs Are Saving Liveshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-melanoma-immunotherapy-drugs-are-saving-lives/2461462/New research suggest that the use of new pharmacological therapies is associated with a decrease in the melanoma mortality rate in the U.S. population. In the population-based cross-sectional study of patients with cutaneous melanoma from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) dat…
- NEA Announces 2022 Research Grant Recipientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nea-announces-2022-research-grant-recipients/2461457/The National Eczema Association (NEA) announced the recipients for its 2022 research grants. From both U.S.-based and international applications, the research projects of 13 investigators were selected, representing grants totaling nearly $730,000. 2022 marked a significant jump in NEA's investmen…
- Study: Laser Surgery Lawsuits Less Likely with Physician Operatorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-laser-surgery-lawsuits-less-likely-with-physician-operators/2461113/The majority of liability claims due to a cutaneous laser surgery device between 2012 and 2020 involved a non-physician operator, according to a new study in the March 2022 issue of Dermatologic Surgery. Researchers analyzed cases of liability claims due to a cutaneous laser surgery device that to…
- Derms Give Back: Destination Healthy Skin Wraps Up Its 2021 Journeyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-give-back-destination-healthy-skin-wraps-up-its-2021-journey/2461003/Destination Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening program, conducted 920 free skin cancer screenings aboard the Foundation’s 38-foot Destination Healthy Skin RV. Approximately 4,000 participants attended events around the country and received The Sk…
- Derms Give Back: Caring for Veteranshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-give-back-caring-for-veterans/2460989/Caring for veterans inspires dermatologists like Joshua E. Lane, MD every single day. Dr. Lane practices in Columbus, GA, near Fort Benning, a large military base, and many of his patients are veterans. He was so moved by their service and selflessness that he joined the United States Air Force at…
- Vivacare Partnership with Asthma and Allergy Network Provides Professional Digital Patient Education Servicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vivacare-partnership-with-asthma-and-allergy-network-provides-professional-digital-patient-education-service/2460956/Through a new partnership, Vivacare and the Asthma and Allergy Network (AAN) will provide a digital patient education service to Vivacare’s 18,000 professional members, including allergists, dermatologists, pediatricians and primary care providers. Personalized “Patient Education Toolkits” pre-loa…
- Dr. James Q. Del Rosso Named Senior Vice President of Clinical Research and Strategic Development at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-james-q-del-rosso-named-senior-vice-president-of-clinical-research-and-strategic-development-at-advanced-dermatology-and-cosmetic-surgery/2460873/James Q. Del Rosso, DO is now Senior Vice President of Clinical Research and Strategic Development at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS). Dr. James Del Rosso and Ms. Allison Lynch, Chief Operating Officer of Pathology and Research Divisions, will oversee the company’s research activi…
- FDA Approves Expanded Use of the RECELL System for Extensive Burns and Pediatric Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-expanded-use-of-the-recell-system-for-extensive-burns-and-pediatric-patients/2460831/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved expanded use of the RECELL System in combination with meshed autografting for the treatment of all sizes of acute full-thickness thermal burn wounds for both pediatric and adult patients. Specifically, RECELL is now indicated to treat full-thic…