Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Adverse Ocular Effects From Aesthetic Facial Tx Rare
Cosmetic procedure professionals should be aware of the risks, authors say
Bipolar FRF Tx for Acne in Japanese Deemed Safe, Effective
Improvement in scar volume, reduction in number of acne lesions in study involving Japanese patients
Three-Drug Combo Cream Effective for Melasma
Compared with other cream formulations, side effects were tolerable
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Parasternal Fat Grafting Improves Breast Augmentation
Prevents 'separated-breasts' deformity, which may produce unnatural results
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
