Dermatology News and Research

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FDA approves additional strengths of SOLODYN for inflammatory lesions treatment

Medicis today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved additional strengths of SOLODYN (minocycline HCl, USP) Extended Release Tablets in 55 mg, 80 mg and 105 mg dosages for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.

30 Aug 2010

Kiehl's to introduce Photo-Age Corrector for treating UV damage on skin

With Labor Day fast-approaching and the summer sun almost a thing of the past, women and men across the United States will be in search of fall's must-have skin renewal system to repair and reverse UV damage.

27 Aug 2010

Researchers develop microneedles to deliver quantum dots for skin cancer treatment

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed extremely small microneedles that can be used to deliver medically-relevant nanoscale dyes called quantum dots into skin - an advance that opens the door to new techniques for diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, including skin cancer.

26 Aug 2010

Warner Chilcott receives FDA response to citizen petition for ASACOL and ASACOL HD products

Warner Chilcott plc today announced that it has received the Food and Drug Administration's response to a citizen petition it had filed regarding its ASACOL and ASACOL HD products.

25 Aug 2010

Water improves health and reverses aging process

Forget everything you thought you knew about aging! The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger, a new health how-to guide by Howard Murad, M.D., reveals how readers can take charge of their health by addressing cells' most basic need — water. Detailing a new, breakthrough theory that establishes cellular water loss as the common pathway to disease and aging, Dr. Murad gives readers a complete, easy-to-use, 10-step action plan that will improve their overall health and reverse the aging process.

25 Aug 2010

Prollenium enters supply and distribution partnership with Canderm for Ovita HV dermal filler

Prollenium and Canderm GP, an affiliate of sanofi-aventis Canada, have entered into a supply and distribution partnership for Ovita HV, a Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based dermal filler.

25 Aug 2010

Guthy-Renker partners with leading dermatologist for new skincare line

Guthy-Renker LLC, one of the largest and most respected direct marketing companies in the world and marketers of Proactiv, America's #1 acne system, is pleased to announce its partnership with leading dermatologist, Susan Evans, M.D., for a new skincare line called The Papaya Renewal Collection by Dr. Evans Cosmeceuticals.

24 Aug 2010

NexMed expands patent protection for Prostaglandin E1 -based products in Israel

NexMed, Inc., backed by a revenue generating CRO business and seeking to leverage its proprietary, multi-route NexACT® drug delivery technology and internal pipeline through out-licensing arrangements and partnerships, today announced that the Israel Patent Office has issued an allowance notice for NexMed's patent application entitled, "Topical Compositions for Prostaglandin E1 Delivery."

24 Aug 2010

Novo Nordisk reaches exclusive agreement to market Vagifem 10 mcg

Novo Nordisk Inc. today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. to market Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) 10 mcg. Under the terms of the agreement, Upsher-Smith will exclusively market Vagifem 10 mcg to physicians in the U.S. beginning August 2 through the company's existing field sales force.

23 Aug 2010

Beer psoriasis link for women and psoriasis plus depression

According to a new study, women who regularly drink beer may be increasing their risk of developing psoriasis – a disease of the skin. Light beer and wine are not associated with such a risk, the study says. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterised by itchy red scaly patches that most commonly appear on the knees, elbows and scalp or anywhere else in the body.

23 Aug 2010

Warner Chilcott adds $1.5 billion for senior secured credit facilities

Warner Chilcott plc today announced that it has completed an amendment to its existing senior secured credit facilities, pursuant to which it has incurred an additional $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of new term loans

21 Aug 2010

Cetero Research expands Clinical Dermatology and Transdermal Delivery System services

Cetero Research, the leading early stage contract research organization (CRO), today announced the expansion of multiple Clinical Dermatology and Transdermal Delivery System (TDDS) services to four Cetero clinical facilities.

20 Aug 2010

Elephant Capital and ClinTec International announce partnership deal

ClinTec International, a global Clinical Research Organisation ("CRO") announces financial and strategic partnership with Elephant Capital plc., a London AIM market listed private equity firm. With an investment of £8 Million GBP, Elephant has acquired a significant minority stake in ClinTec.

19 Aug 2010

TOPEX announces sale of skin cancer business operations to SENSUS Healthcare

TOPEX, Inc. announces the sale of its skin cancer business operations to SENSUS Healthcare, LLC for its low energy SRT 100 superficial radiotherapy treatment system. Since TOPEX received FDA approval during 2007, many systems have been operating worldwide at hospital radiation oncology centers, dermatology and veterinary oncology practices for the treatment of skin cancer.

19 Aug 2010

USPTO grants IRIDEX patent for MicroPulse technology in laser eye surgery

IRIDEX Corporation today announced the receipt of issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,771,417, titled "Laser System with Short Pulse Characteristics And Its Method Of Use." This patent applies to the company's MicroPulse™ technology which provides the ophthalmologist with fine dose control of laser energy during eye surgery. Ophthalmologists are using MicroPulse technology to treat patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy and other sight-threatening retinal and glaucoma disorders.

18 Aug 2010

SAGE to launch European Edition of 'Foot & Ankle Specialist'

SAGE is to launch Foot & Ankle Specialist - European Edition from February 2011. The journal will be an international edition of Foot & Ankle Specialist (FAS), a bimonthly controlled circulation journal launched in 2008 publishing peer-reviewed clinical information for foot and ankle caregivers.

18 Aug 2010

Beaver Medical Group expands range of ophthalmological services at Banning Specialty Care Center

Beaver Medical Group is expanding the range of ophthalmological services offered at its Banning Specialty Care Center. By relocating the SCC ophthalmology services within the facility and purchasing new technology, patients will have greater access and more convenience when they need eye care.

17 Aug 2010

Study reveals how galectin-3 carbohydrate-binding protein promotes angiogenesis

A new study describes how a carbohydrate-binding protein, galectin-3, promotes angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels. Targeting the protein, scientists identified two approaches that significantly reduced angiogenesis in mice. These discoveries, published online August 16 in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, may lead to novel treatments for diseases caused by excessive angiogenesis, including age-related macular degeneration, cancer, and diabetes.

16 Aug 2010

R-Tech Ueno, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals request arbitration against Takeda Pharmaceutical

R-Tech Ueno supplies Amitiza (TM) Capsules to Takeda pursuant to agreements with Takeda and Sucampo. On March 12, 2010, Sucampo submitted for filing with the International Court of Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, a Request for Arbitration against Takeda. In that Request, Sucampo claimed that Takeda has violated the provisions of the October 29, 2004, Collaboration and License Agreement between Sucampo and Takeda and other applicable duties, and that Takeda's violations have injured Sucampo. Sucampo requested all appropriate relief, including termination of the agreements, damages remedy and so on.

16 Aug 2010

Researchers develop screening tool to observe nanoparticle reaction inside the body

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method for predicting the ways nanoparticles will interact with biological systems - including the human body. Their work could have implications for improved human and environmental safety in the handling of nanomaterials, as well as applications for drug delivery.

16 Aug 2010

Dermatology News and Research

Latest Dermatology News and Research

FDA approves additional strengths of SOLODYN for inflammatory lesions treatment

Kiehl's to introduce Photo-Age Corrector for treating UV damage on skin

Researchers develop microneedles to deliver quantum dots for skin cancer treatment

Warner Chilcott receives FDA response to citizen petition for ASACOL and ASACOL HD products

Water improves health and reverses aging process

Prollenium enters supply and distribution partnership with Canderm for Ovita HV dermal filler

Guthy-Renker partners with leading dermatologist for new skincare line

NexMed expands patent protection for Prostaglandin E1 -based products in Israel

Novo Nordisk reaches exclusive agreement to market Vagifem 10 mcg

Beer psoriasis link for women and psoriasis plus depression

Warner Chilcott adds $1.5 billion for senior secured credit facilities

Cetero Research expands Clinical Dermatology and Transdermal Delivery System services

Elephant Capital and ClinTec International announce partnership deal

TOPEX announces sale of skin cancer business operations to SENSUS Healthcare

USPTO grants IRIDEX patent for MicroPulse technology in laser eye surgery

SAGE to launch European Edition of 'Foot & Ankle Specialist'

Beaver Medical Group expands range of ophthalmological services at Banning Specialty Care Center

Study reveals how galectin-3 carbohydrate-binding protein promotes angiogenesis

R-Tech Ueno, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals request arbitration against Takeda Pharmaceutical

Researchers develop screening tool to observe nanoparticle reaction inside the body

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