April 2015 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for April 2015. This roundup includes the...
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
FDA Approves Raplixa to Help Control Surgical Bleeding
Spray-dried fibrin sealant promotes clotting when other methods are 'ineffective or impractical'
FDA Approves Kybella for Reducing Submental Fat
Use for fat outside submental area not approved, not recommended
CDC: Surveillance System Can Help Reduce Health Care Injuries
Nurse assistants and nurses found to have highest injury rates among all occupations examined
Physician Compensation Up for Most Specialties
Top three earners for patient care are orthopedists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists
Global Variation in Antibiotic Rx Practices After Eyelid Sx
Greatest predictor of antibiotic prescribing practices is geographic location
532-nm Picosecond Laser Removes Yellow Tattoo Ink
Findings based on a small case series with over 75 percent clearance of the yellow ink
EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
