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Energy-based devices are both safe and effective methods of nonsurgical treatment for feminine rejuvenation

Energy-Based Devices Work Well for Feminine Rejuvenation

Nonsurgical treatments for feminine genital rejuvenation found to be effective, well tolerated

March 2018 Briefing – Dermatology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
A previously unrecognized interstitium has been identified in human tissues

Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues

Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Electronic health record usability may contribute to possible patient harm events

EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events

Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
In a position paper published online March 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Ethical Duties ID’d for Short-Term Global Health Experiences

Physician's primary ethical obligation is to improve the health, well-being of individuals, communities
The Lean approach

Lean Approach May Help Tackle Burnout in Health Care Providers

Creation of a huddle board represents one method to address issues in a timely manner
Patients with vascular malformations have increased pain and psychosocial distress

Vascular Malformations Contribute to Lower Quality of Life

Patients report increased pain and psychosocial distress specifically
Use of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide is associated with a substantially increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer

Hydrochlorothiazide Tied to Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk

Dose-response association seen for basal cell and especially squamous cell carcinoma
Despite the popularity

Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders

Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations, autocorrection
Microneedling in combination with 5-fluorouracil is a safe and effective treatment for vitiligo

Microneedling + 5-Fluorouracil Effective Vitiligo Treatment

5-fluorouracil achieved a higher percentage of repigmentation versus tacrolimus