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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...
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Microfocused Ultrasound Safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI
Three reported adverse events were temporary and associated with treatment technique
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
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
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Could Treat Scar Contracture
Improvement seen both in appearance and range of motion after treatment
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things