Pre-, Post-Op C-Reactive Protein Levels Tied to Delirium
CRP levels linked to incidence, duration, severity of delirium in older adults undergoing noncardiac sx
June 2017 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for June 2017. This roundup includes the...
Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses
Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx
Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Many Adverse Events Related to Cosmetics Go Unreported
Cosmetics and personal care products get little regulatory scrutiny
Isotretinoin May Impair Wound Healing After Tattoo
Case report describes 19-year-old woman who had unsatisfactory aesthetic result from tattooing
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage