Almirall SAS

Interventional, monocentric, national, internal placebo-controlled, prospective pilot study, consisting of two parts, A (single-blinded) and B (open) to assess Efficacy of Tirbanibulin for the treatment of AK on the back of the hand. In part A, eligible subjects receive Tirbanibulin on the left hand and placebo on the right hand for 5 d in a single-blinded manner. Safety and efficacy are assessed at day 8 (± 1 d) (3 days after the end of treatment (EoT+3) and day 57 (± 7 d) after the start of the treatment. Pictures will be taken at baseline, 8 d and 57 d (± 7 d) as per protocol and optional during unscheduled visits.

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of oral sarecycline 1.5 mg/kg/day in truncal acne. Patients with moderate to severe acne vulgaris will be observed over a period of 12 weeks. Lesion counts, investigator's global assessments, photography, and safety measures will be assessed for the trunk and face.

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada. COPD is not just a disease of men, nor is it solely a disease in old age. Women have been underrepresented and early disease has not been studied. Underdiagnosis of COPD remains a significant problem, and it may indicate an unmet healthcare need. This can potentially results not only in a patient been misinformed, but can lead to incorrect management.
Epidemiological research is needed to develop a framework to combat this major health problem, by better characterization of the population of men and women at risk and patients with early disease, by better understanding which factors modifiable through health interventions are related to health perception (health-related quality of life) and disease evolution.
This will be possible through a nationwide study, the Canadian Cohort Obstructive Lung disease (CanCOLD), a prospective longitudinal study. The CanCOLD study is built on the current ongoing prevalence nationwide study, the Canadian Obstructive Lung disease "COLD" study.
The CanCOLD will be the first study to assess prevalence of disease across Canada and its consequence in men and women, and to evaluate a conceptual model of disease severity based on patient's health perception (health-related quality of life). Ultimately, this project will extend to a longitudinal follow up (3 years or beyond) and will allow to have a better understanding of the lifestyle risk factors, not only smoking but also diet, physical activity, and co morbid conditions. This will be a great asset to shift from management of a single risk factor (tobacco control) to total COPD risk management. The results of the study will greatly help to assist decision makers in developing policies to improve the diagnosis, the management of COPD and to optimize health care services use.