Weight Gain Common in Young Women After Breast Reduction Surgery
BMI and weight trended upward following surgery, regardless of BMI classification
‘Videoconferencing Dysmorphia’ Drives Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
Interest in cosmetic procedures significantly predicted by frequent self-viewing behavior
Lean Quality Improvement Helps Surgical Residency Programs
Benefits seen for work hours, without negatively impacting preparedness
U.S. Health Care Spending Reached $4.9 Trillion in 2023
Health sector's share of the economy was similar in 2023 and 2022, but lower than in 2020 and 2021, during height of COVID-19
Age Impacts Surgical Outcomes for Breast Reconstruction
Significant association seen for older age with increased risk for developing mastectomy skin flap/nipple necrosis, infection, seroma
2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
Most organizing efforts motivated by nonfinancial factors
Breast Reconstruction Rates Stable After Increase From 2005 to 2012
Higher increase in rates over time seen for Black and Asian patients versus White patients and for Medicaid, Medicare patients
7.9 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in January to June 2024
No change seen in percentage of people who were uninsured from 2023 to first half of 2024; lower percentage had public coverage
Insurer Anthem Rescinds Anesthesia Policy Change After Backlash
2016 to 2023 Saw Antibiotic Consumption Increase 16.3 Percent Globally
Global antibiotic use reduced significantly during the COVD-19 pandemic, but increase projected to continue through 2030
