Latest Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Headlines

Polyglactin Mesh Less Costly Than Aceullar Dermal Allograft for Breast Reconstruction

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:24 EST

Polyglactin mesh yields similar results in breast reconstruction surgery, at one twelfth the cost.

Primary Care Physicians Show Confusion About the Scope of Plastic Surgery

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:33:26 EST

A survey of residents indicates that new physicians have a limited understanding of the scope of plastic surgeons and might make referrals to other specialties.

SGR Repair Bill Failure Could Cool Physician Support for Healthcare Reform

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:23:13 EST

Organized medicine is anticipating a vote on a bill that would rewrite Medicare's controversial sustainable growth rate formula for physician reimbursement, which would avert a 21.2% pay cut for 2010.

Long-Acting Injected Olanzapine Shows Equivalent Efficacy to Short-Acting Oral Formulation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:18:51 EST

A long-acting injectable formulation of olanzapine is equivalent to the short-acting oral formulation that is on the market, and allows for administration only once every 2 to 4 weeks.q

Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:52:02 EST

Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.