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Erbium:YAG lasers can effectively treat refractory melasma

Erbium:YAG Lasers Effectively Treat Refractory Melasma

Decrease in number of melanocytes and concentration of melanin in melasma skin after surgery
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first tissue adhesive for internal use.

FDA Approves Internal Tissue Adhesive

TissuGlu connects tissue flaps stemming from surgery to remove excess fat, skin from stomach

January 2015 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for January 2015. This roundup includes the...
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
Patient satisfaction is high for shared medical appointments for preoperative consultation regarding Mohs micrographic surgery

Patients Satisfied With Shared Appointments Before Mohs Sx

High patient satisfaction for preoperative consultation for Mohs micrographic surgery
For fourth-year medical students

Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors

Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
Physicians work long hours

Most Docs Work 40 to 60 Hours Per Week

Considerable proportion work 61 to 80 or more hours; half of docs would prefer to work fewer hours
A nutritional supplement with specific omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants can improve hair density and reduce the telogen percentage

Nutritional Supplement Reduces Hair Loss in Females

Most participants report reduction in hair loss, improvement in hair diameter and hair density