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Eli Lilly pulls PBS application for eczema drug

5 days ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Lincoln Tracy

Atopic Dermatitis pharmaceutical The pharma company claims that terms set by the Australian government meant it was ‘commercially unviable’ to proceed with a PBS listing.
Nudie swims are the nice kind of bad

5 days ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Holly Payne

A little bit of ‘benign masochism’ can bring you closer together, so long as it’s joyful. Australian researchers have finally taken it upon themselves to tackle one of the bigger behavioural quirks of Tasmanians: the propensity to go swimming, in June, in the nuddy. Turns out – as much as this humble Back Page scribe does not want to admit it – they may be on to something.
Cemiplimab boosts survival in high-risk skin cancer

5 days ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

Adjuvant cemiplimab significantly improves disease-free survival in patients with resected cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma. Adjuvant cemiplimab significantly improves disease-free survival in patients with resected cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma at high risk for recurrence, a pivotal phase 3 randomised clinical trial has demonstrated.
Cannabis plant shows early promise as antifungal

5 days ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

Aussie researchers say their study ‘illustrates the potential of phytocannabinoids as antifungal treatments and opens up new routes towards development of novel antifungal drugs’. Two compounds derived from the cannabis plant have demonstrated remarkable antifungal properties in preclinical laboratory studies led by Macquarie University scientists. Their findings around cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) have been published in the PLOS Journal of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
When you marry someone, you marry their mouth microbiome too

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Holly Payne

Oral microbiota transmission between newlyweds partially mediated symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to new data. Healthy spouses newly married to an insomniac with a depression-anxiety (DA) phenotype soon found themselves losing sleep, feeling more depressed or anxious and sharing a similar mouth microbiome in a new study from Iran.
New cosmetic injectables guidelines have a blind spot

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Holly Payne

AHPRA’s incoming guidelines for registered health practitioners performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures mean little without specific, approved training requirements. The health practitioner regulator has taken another step forward in bringing the cosmetic medicine industry to heel – but the newly-released guidelines offer little variation on the existing advice.
New AI tool enhances skin disease detection and diagnosis accuracy

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

The system mimics real-world clinical workflows to enhance early diagnosis and monitoring of skin diseases, including melanoma. A new artificial intelligence tool developed by an international research consortium led by Monash University is set to transform dermatological diagnostics by enhancing speed and accuracy in identifying melanoma and a wide range of other skin diseases. PanDerm is one of the first AI models designed to replicate and support real-world dermatological decision-making.
Upadacitinib shows promise for papulopustular rosacea in pilot study

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

Researchers say the selective JAK1 inhibitor may also benefit patients with coexisting atopic dermatitis. The selective JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib may offer an effective new treatment option for papulopustular rosacea, with notable improvements in erythema, skin barrier function and quality of life, a pilot study suggests. The treatment may also have potential benefit in patients with comorbid atopic dermatitis, the researchers say.
Travel anxiety grounding Australians with food allergy

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

A national survey finds about three quarters of people with food allergy avoid trips due to fear of allergic reactions. Travel anxiety is a widespread and significant issue for Australians with food allergy, a new national survey has revealed. The survey, conducted by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, found 99% of the 543 respondents reported stress or worry when travelling, while 76% admitted to avoiding travel altogether due to potential allergen risks.
TSANZ unveils new vaping cessation guidance

2 weeks ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

The scenario-based guide is designed to help prevent vaping uptake and support nicotine cessation in both adolescents and adults. Practical, patient-centred strategies to support health professionals address vaping and nicotine dependency are the focus of new guidance released by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.