Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
July 2017 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for July 2017. This roundup includes the...
Retinyl Propionate, Climbazole Improves Photodamaged Skin
Significant improvement in antiaging benefits versus 0.1 percent retinol, with minimal irritation
2016 Saw Increase in Number of Physicians Since 2010 Census
Increase in actively licensed U.S. physician-to-population ratio from 2010 to 2016
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Deemed Safe, Effective for Neck Lines
Study of HA filler injection with 0.3 cc insulin syringe for horizontal neck lines
Poorer Perception of Nasal Function With Poor Mental Health
Poorer scores in all patient-reported outcome measures for poor versus good mental health
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Complications Up With Immediate Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Risk up for SSI, noninfectious wound complication for IR versus delayed, secondary reconstruction
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
Post-Op Pain May Often Be Underrated by Inpatient Staff
Cross sectional data comparison of pain assessment showed large gap of underrated pain
