Higher Incidence of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia Reported
Two case reports in single practice indicate incidence of 0.47 percent; higher than described previously
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Diode Laser Safe, Effective for Treating Facial Skin Laxity
Significant improvements in laxity of facial skin at one and three months after treatment
Picosecond-Domain Laser Safe for Removing Decorative Tattoos
Average clearance of 79 percent after 6.5 treatments for 21 subjects with 31 decorative tattoos
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
