http://eyewiretoday.com/ Newest Articles en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 01:36:42 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 01:36:42 GMT Eyetube.net http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130522-skin_health_seminars_to_begin_next_month ZO Skin Health, Inc. will host a series of educational seminars and webinars on Expanded Concepts and Principles of Skin Health Science, created and presented by Zein Obagi, MD, and board-certified dermatologist Monika Kiripolsky, MD. Each seminar plans to educate skincare professionals and consumers on the foremost innovations in skin health science. Attendees will learn in-depth treatment protocols that address a wide range of skin conditions, including hyperpigmentation, melasma, rosacea, PIH... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130521-actavis_to_acquire_warner_chilcott Actavis will acquire Warner Chilcott plc in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion. If successfully completed, the transaction will create a global specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $11 billion in combined annual revenue, and the third-largest US specialty pharmaceutical company with approximately $3 billion in annual revenues focused on core therapeutic categories of womens health, gastroenterology, urology, and dermatology. In dermatology, the comp... Tue, 21 May 2013 14:53:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130521-clark_pharmaceuticals_ferndale_healthcare_launch_dermend Clark Pharmaceuticals partnered with Ferndale Healthcare to launch DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula. The formula is predicated on the idea that skin over 50 tends to get thinner and bruises more easily. Blood thinners, even those like low-dose baby aspirin, can cause skin to bruise. DerMend is designed to help rebuild and moisturize the skin barrier. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130521-ama_foundation_awards_research_grants_to_study_issues_affecting_women_in_medicine In 1850, the first medical institution in the world established to train women in medicine and offer opportunities of an MD opened their doors in Philadelphia. For those women, it was a chance to enter the medical world that routinely shut them out. While women today don't face such a task, important issues remain. And it's with that spirit the AMA Foundation and the AMA Women Physicians Congress have awarded the 2013 Joan F. Giambalvo Memorial Scholarship research grants.The Joan F. Giambalvo M... Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130520-aars_and_aap_release_acne_recommendations Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne were recently published in Pediatrics. These recommendations were developed through the American Acne Rosacea Society (AARS) and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The recommendations are a result of a two year effort of experts in acne, pediatric dermatology, and pediatrics, co-chaired by Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield, AARS President-Elect and Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology and Professor of P... Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130520-anti-bacterial_soap_under_fda_review The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying whether triclosan is safe and effective. The FDA's findings could have implications for a $1 billion industry that includes hundreds of anti-bacterial soaps and body washes, particularly in acne washes.The review comes amid recent studies that have led scientists to worry that triclosan could increase the risk of infertility, early puberty, and other hormone-related problems in humans. The FDA plans to deliver its findings this year. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130520-georgia_governor_signs_ama_model_legislation Georgia lawmakers enacted legal protections for physicians engaged in quality and delivery improvement initiatives included in the federal health care reform law. This first-of-its-kind legislation reinforces the concept that medical decisions are made based on a patients unique medical needs.The new State Physician Shield Act is based on model legislation developed by the AMA Advocacy Resource Center to make it clear that federal standards or guidelines designed to enhance access to high-qualit... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:42:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130520-loreal_paris_partners_with_melanoma_research_alliance L'Oreal Paris formed an alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA). Over the next three years, L'Oreal Paris will donate over $750,000 to the MRA to fund the new L'Oreal Paris-MRA Team Science Award, led by internationally renowned cancer researcher Dr. Meenhard Herlyn, to research ways to help prevent, cure, and treat melanoma. L'Oreal Paris will help fund the melanoma research through sales of its line of SPF sun care products, Sublime Sun. Through December 31, 2013, for every Sublime ... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:11:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130520-asds_offers_sun-safe_tips The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) partnered with Neutrogena four years ago to create Choose Skin Health, a program that encourages the practice of sun-safe behaviors, including skin cancer prevention through screenings, the regular use of sunscreen, and monthly self-exams. The partnership resulted in more than 6,500 free skin cancer screenings. One in 10 people undergoing the screenings were diagnosed with skin cancer. The program also has an ASDS online search feature that ma... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130516-skinceuticals_uses_viral_video_to_raise_skin_cancer_awareness In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, SkinCeuticals will be sponsoring free, full body skin cancer checks at select dermatologist offices across the country. To encourage consumers to get their skin checked before the summer season, SkinCeuticals created a digital video "spot," cast with celebrity and media tastemakers. This minute-long video aims to playfully educate consumers on the serious topic of skin cancer prevention and protection with the simple message to prevent, protect, and get c... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130516-self_magazine_awards_glytone_best_night_cream Glytone won one of SELF Magazines 14th annual Healthy Beauty Awards, landing the distinction of Best Night Cream 2013 for Glytone Anti-aging Night Cream. The publication surveyed more than 1,600 US readers on their favorite beauty productsbased on products that deliver on their promisein five different categories: Hair, Makeup, Face, Body, and Sun. The product, along with the other 58 winning products, is currently featured in the May 2013 issue of the magazine. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130516-amgen_to_present_at_asco Amgen will present data from several studies of both pipeline and marketed products at the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting from May 31 to June 4 in Chicago. Abstracts will include study results on talimogene laherparepvec, an investigational oncolytic immunotherapy for the treatment of melanoma; blinatumomab in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; and Vectibix (panitumumab) in metastatic colorectal cancer. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130515-onset_unveils_anti-itch_gel_for_eczema A new product for itching associated with eczema is now available from Onset Dermatologics. Aurstat Anti-Itch Hydrogel is engineered to soothe itching, burning, and pain of atopic dermatitis and various dermatoses, according to the company. The patented hydrogel formulation is alcohol free, fragrance free, non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-cytotoxic. Aurstat contains HOCl (hypochlorous acid), which, according to Brian Berman, MD, is a key component in bleach baths. Though the mechanism of... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130513-corena_therapeutics_new_to_industry The emerging Swiss dermatological products company Corena Therapeutics provides safe alternatives to popular treatments. Coresatin, its latest brand of five steroid-free creams, is safely formulated for pediatric patients, according to the company. Their laboratory has welcomed dermatology experts from around the world to collaborate with their team for the development of their core philosophies and products. Mon, 13 May 2013 18:01:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130513-outrun_the_sun_partners_with_girls_on_the_run_international_for_sun_safety Outrun the Sun, Inc. and Girls on the Run International recently partnered up to provide sun safety education for Girls on the Run participants across America and Canada. This year, the program will reach approximately 150,000 girls between the ages of eight and 13, and more than 60,000 volunteers. The partnership will involve sharing information via social media, through the more than 200 Girls on the Run councils and at events, which involve a series of 5K runs. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130510-thermage_total_tip_available_to_dermatologists_nationwide Solta Medical, Inc. launched the Thermage Total Tip 3.0 for face, neck, and body treatments. Targeted, uniform, bulk heating allows dermatologists to treat patients effectively while maintaining patient comfort, according to the company. Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to non-invasively help smooth and contour the skin, as well as temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite, in a single treatment with little to no downtime. Patients notice both early and long-term results. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130510-free_skin_health_screenings_this_weekend In the interest of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Sams Clubs nationwide are offering free skin health screenings on Saturday, May 11 from 11am-3pm to members and non members. Those screened are being encouraged to take results to a dermatologist to get proper treatment and advice after their exams. The screenings are free and available to the public at all Sams Club locations with a pharmacy. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130507-oxy_unveils_overhauled_acne_lines After 30 years, the OXY brand (Mentholatum Company) has had a makeover and now offers two distinct lines grouped by active ingredients designed to either kill acne (benzoyl peroxide) or provide maintenance for acne-prone skin (salicylic acid). The OXY Maximum Action line includes, among others, OXY Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash and OXY Maximum Action Treatment Pads. The OXY Daily Defense line includes, among others, OXY Daily Defense Face Wash and OXY Daily Defense Exfoliating Face Scrub. Pr... Tue, 7 May 2013 19:41:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130502-pliaglis_launches_in_europe Nuvo Research Inc. and Galderma Pharma, S.A. launched Pliaglis (lidocaine and tetracaine) Cream 7%/7% in Europe. Nuvo has licensed worldwide marketing rights for Pliaglis to Galderma, and licenses have been issued in 14 of the 16 European countries listed in the European Marketing Application for Pliaglis. Pliaglis is a topical local anesthetic cream that forms a pliable peel on the skin when exposed to air. In the E.U., Pliaglis is indicated in adults to produce local dermal anesthesia on intac... Thu, 2 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130502-outrun_the_sun_campaign_launched_this_month Outrun the Sun in May, a month-long community outreach campaign that encourages people to be both proactiveand activein terms of skin cancer prevention, launches this month from Outrun the Sun, Inc. Outrun the Sun is partnering with the Dermatology Nurses Association, American College of Mohs Surgery, USA Track & Field and the Road Runners Club of America on this national initiative since May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. People worldwide are invited to register online an... Thu, 2 May 2013 17:26:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130430-acnefree_products_with_micro-benzoyl_peroxide_now_available Formulated with Advanced Micro-Benzoyl Peroxide, newAcneFree Clear Skin Products from Valeant Consumer Products are formulated to effectively target acne with less irritation. Three kits are available: The AcneFree 24 Hour Acne Clearing System (AcneFree Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser, AcneFree Renewing Toner, and AcneFree Repair Lotion; SRP: $19.99), AcneFree Sensitive Skin 24 Hour Acne Clearing System (AcneFree Corrective Acne Cleanser, AcneFree Alcohol-Free Acne Toner, and AcneFree Hydrating Acne... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:09:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130430-restorations_artas_earns_edison_gold_medal_for_innovation Restoration Robotics, Inc.'s ARTAS System was honored with the Gold medal at the 26th Edison Awards, the international awards ceremony honoring innovators and innovation, in the science/medical category. The Edison Awards celebrate human creativity and excellence in achievement and recognize leading innovations in the spirit of ingenuity embodied by Thomas Alva Edison.The ARTAS Robotic System, the only FDA-cleared, physician-controlled, computer-assisted technology for hair transplantation, offe... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:19:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130430-slim_fit_lab_coats_boast_new_features Medelitas line of mens and womens professional lab coats now include iPad lab coat pockets on most styles. Medelita acknowledged dermatologists frustration with the lack of functionality in standard lab coats by enhancing its features with pockets large enough to fit any popular tablet, including the iPad and iPad2. The Emma W. lab coat comes in womens sizes 00 to 16 and the E. Wilson Men's Slim Fit Lab Coat fits less like a lab coat and more like a modern suit, according to the company, with st... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130429-lambrolizumab_designated_as_breakthrough_therapy Merck & Co. received breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for its lambrolizumab drug as a treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. Lambrolizumab is Merck's investigational antibody therapy targeting Programmed Death receptor that is currently being evaluated for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma and nonsmall cell lung cancer. Lambrolizumab disrupts the action of the immune checkpoint protein PD-1 and inhibits the ability of some cancers to... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:23:00 GMT http://eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?url=20130429-me_smooth_debuts_on_qvc Syneron Beauty Inc. introduced its new me smooth at-home professional hair removal system on QVC this week. The device includes a travel bag and an additional elos cartridge to deliver effective removal of unwanted hair for all skin tones, according to the company. Powered by patented elos technology, which combines intense pulsed light and radio frequency energies, the me smooth system selectively targets hair follicles and delivers heat deep into the dermis to inhibit hair regrowth. The treatm... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMT