FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay
Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Botulinum Toxin Successfully Treats Senile Entropion
Entropion resolved at seven days after injection of botulinum toxin into orbicularis oculi muscle
Single-Stage Procedure Treats Cellulite, Lipodystrophy
Approach provides simultaneous treatment with Nd:YAG laser, side-firing fiber-optic laser system
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
Submental Fat Reduced With Cryolipolysis Vacuum Applicator
Clinical evaluation of 60 patients demonstrated safe and effective reduction in submental fat
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
Novel Technique Measures Internal Nasal Valve Surface Area
Endoscopic suction-assisted evaluation can be used for measuring pre-op, post-op compliance
