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AMGEN PRESENTS NEW RESEARCH ON OTEZLA® (APREMILAST) AT AAD 2024

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced new, 52-week results from the Phase 3 SPROUT study examining the use of Otezla® (apremilast) in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. These data, along with findings from a Phase 3 late-breaking study on Otezla in palmoplantar pustulosis, will be presented at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, March 8-12 in San Diego.                                     

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  • These data, along with findings from a Phase 3 late-breaking study on Otezla in palmoplantar pustulosis, will be presented at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, March 8-12 in San Diego.
  • "These data reflect Amgen's commitment to exploring new ways to treat inflammatory skin disease," said Ponda Motsepe-Ditshego, vice president, Global Medical, at Amgen.
  • Continued Otezla use resulted in sustained improvements in psoriasis severity and skin involvement in patients for up to one year.
  • Findings will be presented as a late-breaking oral presentation on Saturday, March 9 at 9:20 a.m. PST.

Pelage Presents Late-Breaking Data at AAD 2024 Meeting Demonstrating PP405 Activates Human Hair Follicle Stem Cells Ex Vivo and in Phase 1 Clinical Study

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelage Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company pioneering a new generation of treatments for hair loss, today presented positive translational and Phase 1 clinical data demonstrating the company's novel small molecule therapy PP405 reactivates dormant hair follicle stem cells to trigger hair growth. Data were presented in a late-breaking oral session of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego, titled Inhibition of pyruvate oxidation activates human hair follicle stem cells ex vivo.

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  • Data were presented in a late-breaking oral session of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego, titled Inhibition of pyruvate oxidation activates human hair follicle stem cells ex vivo.
  • "The translational data derived from our ex vivo studies on human facelift skin have been further validated in a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial demonstrating PP405 effectively reactivates dormant hair follicle stem cells," said Daniel Gil, Ph.D., CEO of Pelage Pharmaceuticals.
  • The LDH activity corresponded with a significant increase in Ki67 signal in the hair bulge, indicating a proliferative response of the hair follicle stem cells.
  • PP405 may also have applications for other forms of alopecia, including telogen effluvium (stress-induced hair loss) and chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

Burt's Bees® Showcases Clinical Efficacy of Aloe and Prebiotic Containing Products in Addressing Common Skin Concerns

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Friday, March 8, 2024

DURHAM, N.C., March 8, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Burt's Bees, the #1 dermatologist recommended natural skin care brand* and a pioneer in naturally-derived lip and skin care solutions, announced its latest research findings on the benefits of nature-based products to maintain and protect skin health and hydration. The studies will be presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting from March 8-12, 2024.

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  • Clinical studies presented at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting demonstrate how nature-based products support the microbiome in compromised skin, while improving barrier function and hydration
    DURHAM, N.C., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burt's Bees, the #1 dermatologist recommended natural skin care brand* and a pioneer in naturally-derived lip and skin care solutions, announced its latest research findings on the benefits of nature-based products to maintain and protect skin health and hydration.
  • The studies will be presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting from March 8-12, 2024.
  • "Burt's Bees has a deep understanding of both facial and lip skin, which is at the foundation of our research and development efforts as we continue to pioneer the use of new ingredients and innovations in the natural skin care space."
  • New Burt's Bees data that will be presented at AAD 2024 includes:
    The effectiveness of aloe vera and rice extract-containing moisturizing cream in improving and maintaining barrier function and hydration in xerotic skin; Gunt H., Levy S.; Online Poster

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
  • He serves as the Founder and Medical Director of Innovative Dermatology and as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern.
  • Each individual listed below will serve a four-year term on the American Academy of Dermatology's Board of Directors.
  • She has served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatology Surgery, and the Women's Dermatologic Society.

SEEMAL R. DESAI, MD, FAAD, ASSUMES PRESIDENCY OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

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Friday, March 8, 2024

He will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization focused on government affairs, health policy, and practice information.

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  • He will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization focused on government affairs, health policy, and practice information.
  • "I am honored to begin serving as the youngest person to ever be elected President of the AAD," Dr. Desai said.
  • It is imperative that we as physicians remain united as we address the challenges facing dermatology and all of medicine head-on.
  • He serves as the Founder and Medical Director of Innovative Dermatology and as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern.

Does Iron Accumulate in Brain After Concussions?

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The study involved 60 people who had post-traumatic headache due to mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion.

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  • The study involved 60 people who had post-traumatic headache due to mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion.
  • The people with mild traumatic brain injuries were matched with 60 people who had not had concussions or post-traumatic headache.
  • All the participants had brain scans to look at iron levels in various areas of the brain, using an indirect measure for iron burden.
  • "Previous studies have shown that iron accumulation can affect how areas of the brain interact with each other," Nikolova said.

SkinCure Oncology Unveils New Skin Cancer Treatment Technology at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego March 8-12 Booth 3555

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Reflective confocal microscopy, or RCM, will provide high resolution imaging of the epidermis, to a depth of 200 microns, for cellular level visualization of skin cancer lesions.

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  • Reflective confocal microscopy, or RCM, will provide high resolution imaging of the epidermis, to a depth of 200 microns, for cellular level visualization of skin cancer lesions.
  • Brandt noted, "Mohs micrographic surgery has been the gold standard of care for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) for more than 50 years.
  • "SkinCure Oncology," Brandt continued, "is helping dermatologists nationwide implement the GentleCure Experience – an advanced, noninvasive treatment for NMSC.
  • The new devices will feature technology for which SkinCure Oncology was recently awarded U.S. patent coverage.

MedHQ Announces Featured Speakers and 2024 Programming

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WESTCHESTER, Ill., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHQ, a leading provider of technology-enabled expert services to hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician groups, and ambulatory surgery centers, announces a full lineup up speaking engagements, trade shows and programming throughout 2024.

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  • WESTCHESTER, Ill., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHQ, a leading provider of technology-enabled expert services to hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician groups, and ambulatory surgery centers, announces a full lineup up speaking engagements, trade shows and programming throughout 2024.
  • MedHQ had a presence at two events in February including the Healthcare Summit at Jackson Hole, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting.
  • Miller will be a featured speaker at the Chief Human Resources Officer + Workforce Forum on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, during the Annual Meeting.
  • In September, MedHQ will be attending the Physician-led Healthcare for America (PHA) 2024 Leadership Summit.

People with Essential Tremor May Have Increased Risk of Dementia

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Essential tremor is the most common tremor disorder, more common than Parkinson's disease.

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  • Essential tremor is the most common tremor disorder, more common than Parkinson's disease.
  • "Not only do tremors affect a person's ability to complete daily tasks such writing and eating, our study suggests that people with essential tremor also have an increased risk of developing dementia."
  • The study involved 222 people with essential tremor who had an average age of 79 at the start of the study.
  • "While the majority of people with essential tremor will not develop dementia, our findings provide the basis for physicians to educate people with essential tremor and their families about the heightened risk, and any potential life changes likely to accompany this diagnosis," Louis said.

Wicker Smith Adds Lisa Gill to Family Law Practice Group

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group. Lisa Gill is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Family Law Trial Advocate. She is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee and represents clients in both states at the trial and appellate levels. She currently serves as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee and specializes in the practice area of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, custody, as well as federal family law actions following under the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act ("ICARA").

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  • Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group.
  • She currently serves as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee and specializes in the practice area of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, custody, as well as federal family law actions following under the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act ("ICARA").
  • "Wicker Smith's forward-thinking approach and commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism align with the values I set for myself and Gill Family Law.
  • Lisa Gill will be of council to Wicker Smith located in Nashville, Tennessee at 3990 Hillsboro Pike Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37215.