EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance
8.5 percent of population lacked health insurance for all of 2018, up from 7.9 percent in 2017
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
QoL Better With Laser Ablation, Surgery for Varicose Veins
At five years posttreatment, disease-specific QoL better with laser ablation, surgery than foam sclerotherapy
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
August 2019 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for August 2019. This roundup includes the...
Patients Comfortable With Postoperative Telehealth Visits
Vast majority of plastic surgery patients said they would use telehealth visits again
Changes to Rectus Muscles From Pregnancy May Impact Abdominoplasty
Rectus abdominis muscle changes may contribute to problems with abdominoplasty outcomes
Advertising Can Promote Interest in Health-Related Research
Short-term interest significantly increased for those viewing large TV monitors in ED waiting room
Postoperative Opioid Rx Size Down After Guideline Release
No change seen in satisfaction or pain scores despite reductions in prescription size, opioid use
