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FDA: Safety Labeling Changes on Enbrel (etanercept)
Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including Enbrel.
BENEV® Launches New Growth Factor Treatment
Building on the success of their dramatically effective GF line, BENEV Company Inc., an FDA-licensed pharmaceutical manufacturer, announces the launch of a breakthrough dermatological solution for the eye area. BENEV® GF-Eye Gel utilizes BENEV’s proprietary growth factor human conditioned media, which is also found in the popular BENEV® GF-DNA Serum, in a concentrated, gentle formula created just for the special needs of the eye area.
Dermagen Reports Successful Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial for Atopic Dermatitis
DermaGen AB - part of the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing company "Pergamum" - today announced that Dermagen AB has received promising results from a clinical Phase I/IIa study. DermaGen AB is developing a novel antimicrobial peptide (AMP) treatment for atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease where dry skin and the skin's weakened barrier function make patients susceptible to colonization by microorganisms, a triggering or exacerbating factor of the disease. The AMP has shown a broad spectrum of activity and is both bactericidal and fungicidal. In the clinical trial, the company's candidate drug clearly reached its primary objective, demonstrating a significant reduction of total microbes in eczemas compared to placebo. In addition to good safety and tolerability performance, the candidate drug also showed a trend towards improved eczema status. This is the first time a study has shown efficacy of AMPs for atopic dermatitis in man.
American Academy of Dermatology Lauds FDA
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the recent update to its consumer health information Web pages on indoor tanning, entitled "Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays." These Web pages provide consumers with updated information about all FDA-regulated products. Sunlamps and products that contain them, such as tanning beds, are regulated by the FDA.
Timeless Skin Solutions Introduces Latisse
Dublin-based Timeless Skin Solutions announces the return of Allyson Sterling, PA-C to the office, Dr. Carol Clinton's attainment of Platinum Plus status and the availability of Latisse® for the treatment of inadequate eye lashes.
About Face Acne Foundation Committed to Providing a New Face on Life
Acne is a serious medical condition. More than 40 percent of mid-teens and adolescents have either acne or acne scarring requiring professional treatment by a dermatologist. Unfortunately, nationwide statistics show that only 11 percent of patients receive treatment.
The Groove Optic™ for the Lux2940™
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Groove Optic for the Lux2940 fractional handpiece. The new optic represents a significant advancement in fractional ablative skin resurfacing by creating a unique, grooved injury pattern on skin that increases ablative tissue coverage while preserving the benefits of fractional approaches.
WIFH Atlanta Announces Breakthrough Technique in Laser Hair Removal for Ethnic Skin Types
Dr. Jay Kulkin, MD, internationally recognized laser expert and Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (highest designation), has successfully developed a laser technique making laser hair removal burns in ethnic skin types a thing of the past. For years, individuals with ethnic skin types have suffered needlessly with embarrassing, unwanted hair, as reports of burns (as seen on Oprah) have caused them to avoid laser procedures. Dr. Kulkin, Founder and Medical Director of WIFH, has developed a unique technique using the Cynosure Elite Yag Laser and has utilized it exclusively for over 30,000 procedures on all body types without one burn.
Dermal Filler Nurse Practitioner Training Course Draws Industry Leader Support
With the growing use of dermal fillers, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction has never been more important. Dermatology and plastic surgery nurse practitioners continue to play a vital role in managing, educating and interacting with patients. A 2009 study of dermatology nurse practitioners estimates that the average number of patients nurse practitioners see each year totals six hundred million. However, the number of aesthetic education programs for nurse practitioners is limited.
Consumers Reveal Which Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments Are Worth It
Considering a nip or tuck or tempering worry lines and want to know if others were satisfied with their own results? Curious which treatments are actually worth the price tag? RealSelf.com uncovers consumer opinions about the most popular elective cosmetic treatments and plastic surgeries and, using the site's exclusive Worth It Index, providing unique insight into whether or not the results justify the cost.