Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Research Lacking on Platelet-Rich Tx for Facial Aesthetics, Alopecia
Procedure limited by the lack of standardized preparation, application methods
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Novel Algorithm Can Help Create 3-D Human Nose Prosthesis
High overall similarity between 3-D models and photographs of volunteers' noses
Objective Measures Needed for Assessing Nasal Obstruction
NOSE scale measures patient quality of life; further research for objective adjunct measures needed
Primary, Secondary Implant Equal for Fibula Free Tissue Transfer
Similar rate of complications for patients with fibula free tissue transfer for ORN and ON of the mandible
