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Study: The Number of New Dermatology Drugs Approved by the FDA Is on the Rise

The Dermatology Digest

By contrast, just five new drugs for diseases treated primarily by dermatologists were approved by the FDA between 1999 and 2009. Among the 52 new drugs, 11 (21%) were categorized as first in class and 13 (25%) as first in indication. Benefit ratings by at least one of the four organizations were available for 38 drugs. .”

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. This understanding allows for clinicians and researchers to develop preventative measures and therapies to restore epithelial barrier structure and function.

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Sirtuins: Benefits and How to Activate Them (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

While a 2008 study published in Cell has found that SIRT1 may suppress tumors and helps DNA repair, a 2009 study published in Cancer Research has found that overexpression of SIRT1 may cause cancer ( 26 , 27 ). 2009 Mar 1;69(5):1702-5. Epub 2009 Feb 24. 2009 Jul 10;325(5937):201-4. 2008 Nov 28;135(5):907-18. 2008.10.025.

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The Role of Phototherapy in Inflammatory Skin Disease

The Dermatology Digest

I joined him in his private practice in 2009, where we had a practice focused on photomedicine, including phototherapy and photosensitive disorders,” said Elisabeth G. 1 Explanations for the decline included poor compliance, poor reimbursement, fear of skin cancer, and the promise of newer therapies, said Dr. Richard.

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How to Put an End to Heartburn and Reflux, Without Pills?

Aesthetics Advisor

As explained in Gastroenterology & Hepatology: 11 "The treatment itself may also predispose patients to a need for ongoing therapy. In addition, ongoing feedback stimulation creates a need for ongoing therapy to control symptoms." 13 Physical therapy and chiropractic care can sometimes be effective in resolving this condition.

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Taurine May Be Key for Anti Aging and Healthier Lifespan

Aesthetics Advisor

Due to the multiple pathophysiological mechanisms observed in ischemic stroke/cerebral ischemia, current treatments remain mostly ineffective apart from thrombolytic therapy which uses thrombolytic recombinant tissue plasminogen activators (rt-PA) such as alteplase. This therapy allows only a 3-4.5 h window for effective treatment.

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Peter Attia Supplements 2023: Review by Dr Mercola

Aesthetics Advisor

According to a 2009 paper, 35 long-term low-dose aspirin therapy nearly doubles your risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. 2009 Nov;47(11):122-5 36 CMAJ 2011 Nov 8; 183(16): 1835–1843, Results 37 New England Journal of Medicine August 30, 2012 38 Bone 2010 Mar;46(3):827-3 39 PLoS One 2014 Jun 13;9(6):e99920 40 J Agric Food Chem.