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Pfizer Inc. today announced results from its Phase 2a study of PF-06651600, an oral Janus kinase (JAK) 3 inhibitor, and PF-06700841, a tyrosine kinase (TYK) 2/JAK1 inhibitor, compared to placebo, in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss and often associated with profound psychological consequences.

Two inventors, from Lexington, N.C., thought there needed to be a better way to keep the interior of a cast dry and comfortable, so they invented the CAST KOOLER.

“I invented this after I saw how hospital patients received so much relaxation after I would give them a back scrub and a massage during their shower,” said an inventor from Cleburne, Texas. “They would literally go straight to sleep for hours, waking up well rested and energized, according to them.”

“I find myself unable to reach an intricate part of my back while showering, leaving me with an itchy and dry back area,” said an inventor from Arlington, Texas. “To ensure that I could scrub, clean and exfoliate my back easily and without strain, I developed this idea.”

Results on skin clearing, itch and certain quality of life measurements were presented today as a late-breaking oral presentation at the 27th EADV Congress

Direct Relief today committed an initial $200,000 in cash and made available its current inventory of more than $100 million in medications and other medical products in response to the unfolding emergency on the U.S. East Coast caused by Hurricane Florence, which has prompted mass evacuations and released unprecedented rainfall.

Injured veterans and their guests hiked the trails of Quiet Waters Park for relaxation, rejuvenation, and camaraderie with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).

“Working as an RN in the hospital, I saw that patients needed a gown that would better cover their behind,” said one of the two inventors from Winston Salem, N.C. “We came up with this modification to ensure that the wearer is always fully covered so as to enhance privacy and dignity.”

“Many people suffer from back pain and are looking for effective and affordable ways to find relief,” said an inventor from Dallas, Texas. “In order to help people achieve better health and feel better, I came up with this equipment to treat a variety of back ailments.”

An inventor from Seattle, Wash., wanted to fulfill the need for a device that would allow users to easily retrieve items from the floor or other locations.