Face-Lifts Do Not Lead to Improvement in Self-Esteem
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins
Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
Case of Basal Cell Carcinoma Described Within Port Wine Stain
Tumor described within port wine stain, without previous treatment, including radiotherapy
JAK Inhibitors May Help Treat Hair Loss
Early experimental study shows promise; more research needed
ASA: Nitrous Oxide Deemed Safe for Surgical Patients With CVD
Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex
Younger patients, females more likely to have condyle fractures, fractures caused by falls
