Social Media Rarely Used by Plastic Surgeons
6 percent of posts about plastic surgery by plastic surgeons; 37 percent of these self-promotional
Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students
Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
November 2016 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for November 2016. This roundup includes the...
Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Computer Order Entry System Ups Antimicrobial Policy Compliance
After introduction of system, improvement seen in surveillance, compliance, approvals
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
Ablative Fractional Laser Beneficial for C-Section Scars
Significant improvement in pliability and smoother in surface relief at one-month follow-up after AFXL
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
