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July 2015 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for July 2015. This roundup includes the...
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Higher Incidence of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia Reported
Two case reports in single practice indicate incidence of 0.47 percent; higher than described previously
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Diode Laser Safe, Effective for Treating Facial Skin Laxity
Significant improvements in laxity of facial skin at one and three months after treatment
Picosecond-Domain Laser Safe for Removing Decorative Tattoos
Average clearance of 79 percent after 6.5 treatments for 21 subjects with 31 decorative tattoos
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
