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August 2015 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for August 2015. This roundup includes the...
The outcome of a recent case regarding the termination of physicians by an insurance company following a dispute over the necessity of medical services provided has serious implications for physicians and their patients

AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors

Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
For most atrial fibrillation patients taking warfarin who require temporary interruption for a procedure

Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin

Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Microfocused ultrasound appears safe for improving laxity of the skin of the face and neck in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III to VI

Microfocused Ultrasound Safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI

Three reported adverse events were temporary and associated with treatment technique
Too few members of certain minority groups are pursuing careers in U.S. medicine

Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians

Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women tend to manage their femininity so as to be considered adherent to the unspoken code of the non-gendered worker

Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed

Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Pulsed dye laser therapy seems feasible for treating steroid-induced atrophic scars

Pulsed Dye Laser Feasible for Steroid-Induced Atrophic Scars

Of 15 patients treated with pulsed dye laser, all but one experienced some degree of improvement
Practices can employ patient and family advisors in order to help them focus on patient-centered care needs

Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices

Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Treatment with a dual wavelength non-ablative fractional laser may result in the functional improvement of scar contractures

Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Could Treat Scar Contracture

Improvement seen both in appearance and range of motion after treatment
Strategies can be adopted for improving physician resilience and the ability to handle the challenges presented by patient care

Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience

Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things