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October 27, 2008Bold Contest for a Daunting Problem
Analysis of: WellPoint, X Prize launch $10M health care contest | news.yahoo.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Most people agree that the healthcare system in the United States is in need of a complete overhaul. Unfortunately, the many competing interests in the current system make such overhaul extremely challenging. This contest certainly provides much incentive for the...
July 8, 2008Evolence: Will this New "Advanced" Collagen Filler Take Hold?
Analysis of: FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, a New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler | www.investor.jnj.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Evolence is an injectable filler material that is made by an "advanced collagen GLYMATRIX™ Technology." Collagen has generally fallen out of favor amongst aesthetic physicians due to its short duration of action. Evolence will have to demonstrate that it is superior to the plethora...
June 26, 2008Allergan and Aczone: Likely a Winning Combination
Analysis of: Allergan Aquisition of Aczone | agn360.client.shareholder.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Allergan has a strong infrastructure to support dermatologic and aesthetic products. Aczone, an aqueous topical gel containing 5% dapsone, will be a new product which will help treat patients with acne. "The strength of topical dapsone gel appears to be its high efficacy against...
June 26, 2008Obesity: Higher Healthcare Costs, Lower Productivity
Analysis of: Obesity costs employers $45 bil a year | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
There is no revelation in stating that obese people move slower or have more health problems compared to skinny people. High blood pressure and diabetes are commonly associated with obesity. Morbidly obese people may have difficulty sitting in a single coach airplane seat, fitting through...
June 23, 2008Hair Removal: An Expanding Market
Analysis of: Zapping Teenage Torment | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Hair used to be something we all accepted. Now, unwanted hair is viewed as unacceptable. The market for hair removal is almost endless. Men want hair removed from the nostrils, neck, back, and chest. Women want hair removed from the upper lip, chin, sideburns, arms, legs,...
June 23, 2008Improving the "Tired Look" - How to Treat Dark Circles Under Eyes
Analysis of: Putting ‘You Look Tired’ to Rest | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Looking rested and refreshed is big business. Dark circles can make one appear tired and old - even at the young age of 25. Therefore, some people will stop at nothing to conceal these circles. 53% of 13,000 Clinique users cited dark under-eye circles and puffiness as their number...
June 23, 2008Saying "I'm Sorry" Will Decrease Medical Malpractice Premiums and Increase the Quality of Care
Analysis of: Doctors Say ‘I’m Sorry’ Before ‘See You in Court’ | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
For years, doctors have been taught to deny medical errors and defend themselves to the end. Such denial is contrary to the honesty doctors and patients desire in a patient-physician relationship. However, the risk of medical malpractice has led physicians to pursue this practice. ...
June 23, 2008Adolescent Acne - Many Treatments, Few Cures
Analysis of: What Skin Care Routines and Treatments Are Effective for Adolescent Acne? | www.medscape.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Adolescent acne is a challenging problem to treat. This is a medical problem that has social and psychological consequences. Acne can affect one's self-esteem, psychological growth, and adversely impact one's educational and career development. Therefore, it is of paramount importance...
June 23, 2008Patients Should Only Seek Care from Licensed Healthcare Professionals
Analysis of: Renal Failure Linked to Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Filler Injections | www.medscape.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
On December 27, 2007, the North Carolina Division of Public Health (NCDPH) was notified of three cases of renal failure occurring among women who had received cosmetic soft-tissue filler injections at a facility in North Carolina. All injections were administered by a practitioner with no medical...
June 23, 2008Doctors need financial assistance to pay for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Analysis of: Most Doctors Aren’t Using Electronic Health Records | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Electronic medical records (EMR) have been shown to enable physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide higher quality and more efficient healthcare. The problem is getting EMR systems implemented in healthcare facilities across the country. Given the declining reimbursements...
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