Tanning industry vilifies health authorities

Tanning salon owners in the United States are going on the offensive against physicians and other healthcare professionals in an attempt to maintain an industry worth nearly $5 billion a year. » More

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Valeant to buy Medicis for $2.6B

Valeant Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy Medicis Pharmaceutical in a deal valued at about $2.6 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2013. » More

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14 million

Estimated number of people in the United States with rosacea

Source: National Institutes of Health

Bacteria-laden mites may cause rosacea

Bacteria carried by mites on the skin may be the cause of rosacea, according to results of a new study. » More

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MicroRNAs inhibit venous ulcer healing

Aberrantly expressed micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) may slow healing of chronic venous ulcers, a new study suggests. » More

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Educated patients more likely to ID melanoma

Patients who undergo an interactive education program, including skin self-examination (SSE) tutorials and telecommunications reminders, are more likely to identify melanoma, according to a recently published study. » More

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