Brian Nowosielski

6 days ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski |Luke A. Turnock

Luke Turnock, PhD, MSc, has done extensive research on prescription drug markets and how these products have been promoted on social media in recent history. He’s specifically versed in the promotion of weight-loss medications, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and sexual enhancement products. Throughout his research, he and his colleagues have uncovered an alarming normalization of these products that can potentially lead to poor outcomes for many consumers globally.

6 days ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

Topical minocycline foam significantly reduced inflammatory skin lesions and improved Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scores among patients with papulopustular rosacea (PPR), according to data published in Frontiers in Medicine.1“PPR, one of the subtypes of rosacea, presents with unremitting centrofacial erythema along with the eruption of papules and pustules,” wrote the authors of the study.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

The Trump Administration signed an executive order designed to lower prescription drug costs in the US, according to the White House.1 With provisions limiting pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) control and encouraging competition and innovation, the order is intended to benefit patients the most.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

Advancements in skin of color (SOC) dermatology have markedly improved over the past 20 years, according to an analysis from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Reviews.1 Despite notable improvements in the understanding and management of skin conditions among minority populations, researchers believe more advancements need to be made.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski |Mark P. Garofoli

For many patients across the country, purchasing over-the-counter (OTC) medications is typically an individual experience that involves perusing grocery store or retail pharmacy aisles. While some patients may need fast and easy pain relief, others may need a structured regimen of OTC pain products that interact safely and effectively with other prescriptions they may be taking.