Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
Policies varied in the testing required, funding, processes after a positive screening result, and decision-making around concerning results
American College of Surgeons, Oct. 19-22
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Online Tool Enhances Decision-Making for Timing of Breast Reconstruction
More patients using online aid satisfied after surgery than those receiving informational leaflet
Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation Specialties
High-compensation surgical specialties experienced increase in the proportion of female applicants and matriculants from 2008 to 2022
Nicotine, Marijuana Use Underreported by Plastic Surgery Patients
However, plastic surgery complications do not differ by urine test results
Skin of Color Has More Adverse Events From Sclerotherapy
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation seen more often versus lighter skin tones
FDA Warns Against Using Chemical Peels Without Professional Supervision
People who are buying and using at-home chemical peels are ending up burned and scarred
Relatively High Frequency of Emergency Complications Seen for Dermatological Procedures
53 percent of dermatologists reported emergency complications during dermatological and surgical procedures; 43.2 percent during cosmetic procedures
