Restless Leg Syndrome Relief Found In Rotigotine Skin Patch
Patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS) - the irresistible urge tomove one's body to limit uncomfortable or odd sensations - may get somerelief during day and night by using skin patches that contain the drugrotigotine. The findings come from a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study published in the July edition of TheLancet Neurology.
Studying Bacterial Communities Inside Us To Better Understand Health And Disease
The number of bacteria living within the body of the average healthy adult human are estimated to outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Changes in these microbial communities may be responsible for digestive disorders, skin diseases, gum disease and even obesity.
Allergan Announces Intent To File New Drug Application For Bimatoprost As Novel Treatment To Stimulate Natural Eyelash Growth
Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) announced that it intends to file a New Drug Application by end of the third quarter of 2008 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for bimatoprost, a synthetic prostaglandin analog, as a treatment to stimulate eyelash growth.
Bio Washing Powder Rashes A 'Myth'
"Washing powders cleared of causing rashes, " reads the headline in The Daily Telegraph yesterday. The newspaper describes a study that claims the idea that "biological washing powders can trigger skin irritations is a myth with no scientific basis". In the UK in particular, it has been suggested that biological powders and liquid detergents containing enzymes that "digest" dirt and stains, can irritate the skin or aggravate eczema.
Acne Not Just A Teen Issue
While acne may traditionally be viewed as a teenage "rite of passage, " results from a groundbreaking national survey released show that acne is a problem that also commonly affects adults. The survey finds that acne can negatively impact many aspects of a person's life -- professional, academic, physical and social -- and a basic lack of knowledge may be preventing or hindering appropriate treatment options.
New Evidence Advocates The Use Of Enbrel To Combat And Effectively Control The Debilitating Symptoms Of Psoriasis
New data from key clinical trials presented at the 5th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Spring Symposium in Istanbul, demonstrate that Enbrel(R) (etanercept) is a convenient and effective treatment which helps patients achieve sustained and repeatable reprieve from the physically and psychologically debilitating symptoms of psoriasis.
Insights Into The Human Microbiome Revealed By Metagenomics Of Skin
The human body is home to a diverse range of microorganisms, estimated to outnumber human cells in a healthy adult by ten fold. The importance of characterizing human microbiota for understanding health and disease is highlighted by the recent launch of the Human Microbiome Project by the National Institutes of Health.
Elesclomol Study Shows Significant Improvement In Progression Free Survival For Chemotherapy Na Atilde; macr;ve Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
GlaxoSmithKline and Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp announced positive Phase II clinical data for elesclomol (formerly STA-4783), an investigational agent currently in development for metastatic melanoma. A retrospective analysis showed that stage IV metastatic melanoma patients treated with elesclomol and paclitaxel who had not previously received chemotherapy had a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to patients who received paclitaxel alone.
Psoriasis - 10 Year Clinical Experience Confirms Raptiva's Long-Term Safety Profile
Safety data from 10 years of clinical development and postmarketing experience in patients treated with Raptiva (efalizumab), presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) congress, have confirmed the favourable safety profile of Raptiva in long-term treatment of patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Washing Powders Not Cause Of Eczema, Study Confirms
Healthcare professionals should not attribute skin reactions to bio washing powders, a new study will warn. According to research due to be released in the British Journal of Dermatology, bio washing detergents are no more harmful to people with eczema than their non-bio counterparts, despite a popular belief to the contrary.