GLG News by Physicians who Perform Procedures Using Vacuum-Assisted Closure from Kinetic Concepts

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,...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Controlled substances are invaluable in the attempt to control pain for many patients.  Unfortunately, some criminals attempt to obtain these substances for personal gain as they are a valuable commodity on the black market.  Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that industry and...

Private companies have vast resources to underwrite the costs associated with research activities.  It is difficult to ensure that financial assistance and fees paid to researchers do not result in undue influence that may affect the results of research.  To avoid the appearance...

Any publicized adverse events following the injection of filler materials or BOTOX Cosmetic will draw attention to risks inherent in such procedures.  This will likely have a temporary impact on the level of concern and possibly result in a transient decrease in use amongst...

On nights, weekends, and holidays, senior healthcare professionals are rarely found in the hospital.  Problems arise from (1) too few qualified personnel available to address the needs of patients, (2) inability to obtain physician coverage for some specialties, and (3) inability to obtain and/or...