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Dermatologist addresses common parasitic infestations and latest treatment options at Academy Annual Meeting

If simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them and causing symptoms such as intense itching, red bite marks or irritated scalps.

5 Mar 2010

Dermatologist speaks about common forms of hair loss and treatment options at 68th Annual Meeting

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.

4 Mar 2010

Aesyntix Health offers web-based reimbursement solution for dermatology industry

Aesyntix Health, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for dermatologists, today announced it will be offering the first-ever payer benchmarking for the Dermatology industry.

2 Mar 2010

AADA: U.S. Congress fails to approve legislation preventing 21% cut in payments for physicians

The American Academy of Dermatology Association is disappointed that the United States Congress has failed to approve legislation preventing the implementation of a 21 percent cut in payments for physicians who treat Medicare patients.

2 Mar 2010

Prevention of 21% cuts in Medicare payments to physicians: Congress fails to approve, AADA disappointed

The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) is disappointed that the United States Congress has failed to approve legislation preventing the implementation of a 21 percent cut in payments for physicians who treat Medicare patients.

2 Mar 2010

Study compares advertising tactics between indoor tanning and tobacco industries to market unhealthy products

While the proven negative health consequences of smoking and tanning are undeniable, tobacco and indoor tanning advertisers would like consumers to think otherwise. In fact, a new study comparing the tactics used in advertising tobacco and indoor tanning products found several similarities in how these two industries market unhealthy products.

1 Mar 2010

Precise immune disturbances leading to Coeliac disease: More insight

New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of coeliac disease. Nearly 40 different inherited risk factors which predispose to the disease have now been identified. These latest findings could speed the way towards improved diagnostics and treatments for the autoimmune complaint that affects 1 in 100 of the population, and lead to insights into related conditions such as type 1 diabetes.

28 Feb 2010

Researchers develop noninvasive infrared scanning system to diagnose melanomas

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a noninvasive infrared scanning system to help doctors determine whether pigmented skin growths are benign moles or melanoma, a lethal form of cancer.

27 Feb 2010

New non-neurotoxic treatment for head lice in children

A new non-neurotoxic treatment for head lice has been found to have an average of 91.2% treatment success rate after one week, and to be safe in humans from six months of age and up. This is the finding of a study published today in Pediatric Dermatology.

24 Feb 2010

Researchers study how laser-induced ultrasound could help identify the stage of melanoma

Knowing the stage of a patient's melanoma is important when choosing the best course of treatment. When the cancer has progressed to the lymph nodes, a more aggressive treatment is needed. Examining an entire lymph node for cancer takes much effort and time; a new technique might help make the process more efficient.

24 Feb 2010

Study indicates Finasteride therapy may benefit women suffering from hair loss

Molecular dermatology research and development innovator HairDX today announced the results of a six month pilot study that presents, for the first time, evidence that genetic mechanisms may predict treatment response to Finasteride for postmenopausal female Androgenetic Alopecia (female hair loss).

24 Feb 2010

Health Canada approves GARDASIL for prevention of genital warts in males

Today, Merck announced that Health Canada has approved GARDASIL(R) (Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Recombinant Vaccine) for boys and men nine through 26 years of age for the prevention of infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11.

23 Feb 2010

Merz Pharma Group to acquire BioForm Medical

Merz Pharma Group announced today that the subsequent offering period of the tender offer by Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA (“Merz”) and its acquisition subsidiary to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of BioForm Medical, Inc. at a price of $5.45 per share, net to the seller in cash (without interest thereon and less any required withholding tax) expired as scheduled at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on February 18, 2010.

19 Feb 2010

BioTrends' Stelara second wave report finds increase in prescribing among dermatologists

BioTrends published the second wave of LaunchTrends®: Stelara, highlighting dermatology market trends at three months post launch. The report is based on 76 survey responses and 20 qualitative phone interviews with U.S. dermatologists.

19 Feb 2010

Mechanosensitive ion channels play a key role in pain sensation

Humans and animals are able to perceive even the slightest vibration and touch of the skin. Mechanosensitive ion channels play a crucial role in the mediation of these sensations. Ion channels are pores in the cell membrane which are highly responsive to external signals.

19 Feb 2010

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Larry Shapiro will show that men and women have been losing their hair from using popular weight loss and work out products that contain whey protein isolate- and it's not just their genes that are to blame.

19 Feb 2010

Promius Pharma recognized with 2010 Gold Triangle Award for developing new site on dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology will present the 2010 Gold Triangle Awards during its 68th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach in early March 2010. Promius Pharma, LLC is one of 49 winners being recognized for excellence in furthering public understanding of dermatologic issues and encouraging healthy behavior in the care of skin, hair and nails.

17 Feb 2010

Merz Pharma Group completes $5.45 per share cash tender offer for all shares of BioForm Medical

Merz Pharma Group today announced the successful completion of the $5.45 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of BioForm Medical, Inc. made by Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA and its acquisition subsidiary. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on February 12, 2010.

17 Feb 2010

National symposium aims to attract more women for a rewarding career in surgery

While interviewing for postgraduate residency positions soon after giving birth to her third child, Dr. Sharona Ross recalls, she was very hesitant to bring up her infant and two small children at home. She thought it would hurt her chances for a career in surgery.

17 Feb 2010

Merck announces global sales of $27.4 billion for full-year 2009

Merck & Co., Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2009 which include the results of legacy Schering-Plough operations from the close of the merger on Nov. 3, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009.

16 Feb 2010

Dermatology News and Research

Latest Dermatology News and Research

Dermatologist addresses common parasitic infestations and latest treatment options at Academy Annual Meeting

Dermatologist speaks about common forms of hair loss and treatment options at 68th Annual Meeting

Aesyntix Health offers web-based reimbursement solution for dermatology industry

AADA: U.S. Congress fails to approve legislation preventing 21% cut in payments for physicians

Prevention of 21% cuts in Medicare payments to physicians: Congress fails to approve, AADA disappointed

Study compares advertising tactics between indoor tanning and tobacco industries to market unhealthy products

Precise immune disturbances leading to Coeliac disease: More insight

Researchers develop noninvasive infrared scanning system to diagnose melanomas

New non-neurotoxic treatment for head lice in children

Researchers study how laser-induced ultrasound could help identify the stage of melanoma

Study indicates Finasteride therapy may benefit women suffering from hair loss

Health Canada approves GARDASIL for prevention of genital warts in males

Merz Pharma Group to acquire BioForm Medical

BioTrends' Stelara second wave report finds increase in prescribing among dermatologists

Mechanosensitive ion channels play a key role in pain sensation

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

Promius Pharma recognized with 2010 Gold Triangle Award for developing new site on dermatology

Merz Pharma Group completes $5.45 per share cash tender offer for all shares of BioForm Medical

National symposium aims to attract more women for a rewarding career in surgery

Merck announces global sales of $27.4 billion for full-year 2009

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