October 2016 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for October 2016. This roundup includes the...
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
Older, Younger Women Equally Benefit From Breast Recon
No greater risk of complications for older patients; benefited as much as younger breast cancer patients
Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews
Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
Patient Satisfaction High With Filler for Midface Volumization
Findings for low volumes of hyaluronic acid filler more commonly used in daily clinical practice
ASA: Study Describes Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care
NORA cases less likely in small community hospitals, more common outside normal working hours
Acidic Skin Care Product Beneficial in Older Adults
Increase in lipid lamellae in the intercellular space of the stratum corneum of the treated area
pCR of 37 Percent for Topical Imiquimod in Lentigo Maligna
With imiquimod cure rate of 80 percent, half of surveyed patients preferred imiquimod over surgery
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
