Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
February 2015 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Laser at 924/975 + Curettage Best for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Best results on starch test scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale with combined laser, curettage
ASPS: Cosmetic Procedures Increased 3 Percent in 2014
15.6 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2014
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Sun Damage to Skin Can Continue After Dark
Chemiexcitation is a slow process; "an evening-after" sunscreen possible prevention
Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor
Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
FDA: New Device Treats Superficial Varicose Veins
Seals the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent
Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent
Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
