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Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals

Health care workers worry whether the guidelines are protecting a hospital's bottom line rather than worker health

Just 8 Percent of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low

Before last year's decline, the rate of uninsured Americans was in double digits for decades

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction

Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction

Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
The facial skin regenerative effect of a fat graft appears to be

Facial Rejuvenation Effect of Fat Graft May Be Due to Stem Cells

Facial fat graft and injection of adipose-derived stem cells both show promise
After implementation of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education diversity accreditation standards

U.S. Medical Schools See Increase in Diversity

More female, black, and Hispanic matriculants seen after diversity accreditation standards implemented
Laser monotherapy improves health-related quality of life in female patients with radiation-induced breast telangiectasias

Laser Improves QOL for Breast Telangiectasia Due to Radiation

Significant improvements seen in emotional and functional Skindex-16 HR-QOL domains, overall score
Most patients want greater connectivity

Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity

Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
Persistent nonadopters of electronic health records tend to be older

Persistent EHR Nonadoption Could Mean Lower Payment

Less likely to receive additional payments for managing chronic conditions/complex needs
Many studies used to support U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of high-risk medical device modifications are not controlled; and efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval is often confirmed three years after approval

Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality

And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval

American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

The 105th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held virtually this...