Direct-to-Implant Reconstruction Feasible in Older Women
Reductions in numbers of drain days, length of stay, readmissions, hospital days, post-op visits
January 2018 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for January 2018. This roundup includes the...
Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices
Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
Infection Is Most Common Complication of Facial Implants
Forty-six percent of complications were infections; implant migration, extrusion account for one-third
Carboxytherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Similar for Stretch Marks
Both treatments are safe and effective for treating striae alba, with no difference noted
3-D Analysis Differentiates Fat Grafting Techniques
Cotton pad filtration technique found to improve the volume retention of grafted fat
Professionals Disagree About Asking Patients About Sexuality
Article offers opposing views about recommendation in England to ask patients about sexual orientation
For Hospitals, No Benefit for Early Adoption of Financial Incentives
Hospitals with early adoption do not have better process scores, lower mortality than late adopters
Breast Implants Slightly Increase Risk of Breast ALCL
Implants tied to increased risk of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma; overall risk still very small
Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Some Physicians
Increasing risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in procedural specialists
