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Garnet Announces First Patient Treated in Trial
Garnet BioTherapeutics, Inc. ("Garnet"), a regenerative medicine company focused on developing cell based therapies, today announced that the first patient has been treated in a Phase 2 multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of its lead product candidate GBT009 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, New York. GBT009 gives off a variety of pro-regenerative growth factors and cytokines which help repair damaged tissue and reduce inflammation, ultimately augmenting the body's ability to heal itself. The trial will assess the safety and efficacy of GBT009 for the treatment of incisional wounds following breast reconstruction surgery.
Botox: Stepping in a New Direction
Everyone has heard of Botox being used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but now the muscle-immobilizing treatment is moving to the opposite end of the body to get patients back on their feet.
Diminish Stretch Marks Naturally with Lierac Paris Phytolastil
LIERAC Paris skincare is a pioneer in the prevention and treatment of stretch marks. Since 1975, PHYTOLASTIL products have proven their effectiveness through 11 clinical studies on over 500 women.
Arbor Pharmaceuticals Announces the Launch of Pediaderm™ HC Complete Kit
Arbor Pharmaceuticals ("Arbor"), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused exclusively on pediatric medicine, announced today that the company has launched Pediaderm™ HC Complete Kit - an innovative new product for the comprehensive management of atopic dermatitis. Pediaderm HC Complete Kit contains Pediaderm HC (Hydrocortisone Lotion USP 2%) and patented Pediaderm Protective Emollient with Triple Synergy Technology™. Pediaderm HC Complete Kit has been specifically developed to treat, manage, and protect the skin of children with atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema.
Shankara's BioRegenesis Skincare Line Merges Science With Wisdom of Ayurveda
An innovative entry on the beauty scene is the Shankara BioRegenesis Skin Care System, which includes the gem of the product line: Shankara's transformational, proprietary Regenesis-Energen BioComplex, the core component and catalyst within many of Shankara's exclusive super-effective skincare solutions.
Levia® Brings Phototherapy Home as a Treatment Option for Psoriasis Patients
Lerner Medical Devices, Inc. (LMD) today introduced Levia, an innovative medical device providing Personal Targeted Phototherapy™ with Ultraviolet B (UVB) light -- a safe and effective non-drug option for the self-treatment of psoriasis in the privacy and convenience of a patient's home. LMD introduced Levia at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Booth Number 2807, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida.
Patient's Guide Survey Reveals Attitudes toward Cosmetic Skincare Concerns
Almost three-quarters (74%) of American consumers surveyed would prefer a non-surgical procedure over liposuction even if it meant more treatments were needed. According to a survey commissioned by The Patient's Guide, a family of online publications dedicated to specific skin concerns and treatments, 48% of consumers are more interested in results when considering a body contouring procedure than cost (21%), safety (11%), length of recovery (10%), and surgery (10%).
STELARA™ and REMICADE® Data to be Presented
Data evaluating the efficacy and safety of STELARA™ (ustekinumab) and REMICADE® (infliximab) in patients with plaque psoriasis who had an inadequate response to Enbrel® (etanercept) will be presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in Miami, Fla., from March 5-9, 2010. Cumulative safety data for STELARA™ (up to 18 months) based on pooled analyses of one Phase 2 and two Phase 3 clinical trials will also be presented.
28% of Physicians Referring Patients to Tanning Salons Are Dermatologists
An International Smart Tan Network survey of 6,881 indoor tanning clients conducted in January 2010 revealed that 11 percent of tanning clients say a doctor referred them to a tanning salon for therapeutic reasons and that 28 percent of those referring physicians were dermatologists. The survey shows that the recent press release from the American Academy of Dermatology in which the organization contended that "100 percent of dermatologists discourage tanning" is baseless.
Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Hair Loss
For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem -- and the results are often lukewarm at best. A better option is to see a dermatologist, a physician trained in the care of skin, hair and nails, who can diagnose and, in many cases, successfully treat hair loss in women.