Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition
No significant differential changes found in 30-day readmission rates or 30-day mortality
New Technique Improves Face-Lifts for Balding Men
Short-scar technique helps to mask face-lift scars for balding men
December 2019 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for December 2019. This roundup includes the...
Liposuction Benefits Women With Lipedema
Most wait years for diagnosis and have other health issues, often an underactive thyroid gland
Case Study: Methylmercury Toxicity Found From Skin-Lightening Cream
Patient admitted to hospital with symptoms that included blurry vision, unsteady gait, difficulty speaking
Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals
Authors say hospitals need to provide patients with more information and clarify expectations for use
Patient Share of Out-of-Network Costs Rising
From 2012 to 2017, out-of-pocket costs nearly doubled for out-of-network hospital care
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year
However, fate of the program remains uncertain
Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal
Under the program, veterans have wider access to private care if they have faced long wait times
FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries
All imports would have to be FDA-approved, tested to ensure quality, relabeled to meet U.S. labeling requirements
