Blue Light Phototherapy Safe, Effective for Acne Vulgaris
Six weeks of LED blue light device treatment found to be safe and effective for moderate to severe acne
August 2016 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for August 2016. This roundup includes the...
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
High-Intensity Focused U/S With Cooling Destroys Adipocytes
Reduction in waist circumference in human volunteers; pain tolerable without bruising
Marine Complex Supplement Beneficial in Male Hair Thinning
Significant increases in total hair count, total hair density, terminal hair density after 180 days
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Glycolic Peel Enhances Azelaic Acid in Melasma Treatment
Improvements seen in severity, quality of life without serious side effects
Legal Issues Impact Delivery of Telehealth
No uniform legal approach to telehealth; concerns about reimbursement limit implementation
Residents Often Order Perceived Unnecessary Lab Tests
Behaviors attributed to health system culture, lack of transparency about health care service costs
Minority of Surgical Studies Include Men, Women Equally
About one-third of articles analyze data by sex; fewer include discussion of sex-based results
