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September 24, 2007
Physician house calls
Analysis of: The New York Times | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
House calls for physicians is a growing area in the primary care fields since the reimbursements are so low for the services provided at their clinics.  Physicians can make 10 times the amout if they do house calls as compared to seeing patients in the office.  so clearly this is an expanding...
Robert FrankSeptember 13, 2007
Credit crunch may effect healthcare financing
Analysis of: Doctors Offering No-Interest Loans to Patients | www.nytimes.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Changes in the credit market, specifically the subprime market, may impact companies clamoring to finance elective healthcare and cosmetic procedures. This may impact the number of patients ultimately undergoing these expensive procedures.
Robert FrankSeptember 13, 2007
Plastic Surgery after Bariatric Procedures - Whats cosmetic?
Analysis of: Bariatric surgery - possible treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus | www.news-medical.net
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
With the growth of bariatric procedures and the increased recognition of the health benefits associated with massive weight loss, more insurance providers are beginning to cover bariatric procedures. The problems arise when these patients present to their plastic surgeons after their weight loss and...
Robert FrankSeptember 11, 2007
Ultrashape body contouring: Another arrow in the noninvasive quiver
Analysis of: Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Publishes Clinical Trial Results Of Ultrashape(TM) Non Invasive Body Contouring System | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Ultrashape appears to offer a painfree noninvasive alternative for patients seeking minimal correction of bulges due to fat. The technique does not appear to be a replacement for traditional liposuction but, may have applications for patients with limited problems.
Gregory BufordSeptember 6, 2007
First step in the right direction
Analysis of: Investigational New Drug Application For 'Fat Melting' Injections Cleared By The FDA | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: Gregory Buford, Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director , BEAUTY by BUFORD
1.  Fat removal/body contouring procedures are becoming increasingly popular in North America and show potential for increasing growth.        2.  The trend towards less invasive means for body contouring has shown dramatic growth, as well.    3. ...
August 28, 2007
This coud ne a Panora's Box
Analysis of: New Medicare Regulations Adopted To Reduce Certain Hospital Infections And Medical Errors | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: Michael Bain, Plastic and Reconstructive Physician, Michael A Bain, MD
If a patient gets a bedsore, who pays for it? Most importantly, what does this mean to KCI and the other wound companies? Where will it end?
Keith DenklerAugust 13, 2007
Xiaflex will dramatically replace surgery
Analysis of: The Journal of Hand Surgery Publishes Initial Phase III Data on Xiaflex (formerly known as AA4500), Auxilium's Investigational Treatment for Patients with Dupuytren's Contracture | pharmalive.com
Author: Keith Denkler, Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
The efficacy of Xiaflex to not only open up the bent fingers of Dupuytren's, but its ability to diminish recurrence will dramatically decrease surgery rate for Dupuytren's. 
July 30, 2007
They have improved, but they are not the holy grail
Analysis of: Recurrence of Spider Angiomas After Laser Treatment | dermatology.jwatch.org
Author: Michael Bain, Plastic and Reconstructive Physician, Michael A Bain, MD
Lasers are better than they were 10 years ago.  Especially for vascular lesions; however, they are not all purpose machines that can do everything, as evidenced by new ones every year.
July 12, 2007
I would love it
Analysis of: Norwegian hacker says he can bypass AT&T on iPhone | today.reuters.com
Author: Michael Bain, Plastic and Reconstructive Physician, Michael A Bain, MD
It would be great to get an unlocked i-phone...
Keith DenklerJune 20, 2007
Strattice™ Opens up the Cosmetic Market
Analysis of: Lifecell Corporation receives 510(k) clearance for tissue repair product | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Keith Denkler, Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
Alloderm™  is a human donor product. Strattice™ is porcine and using Strattice™ for cosmetic uses opens up new promotional possibilities.

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