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Patients of all ages want to look their best. Women who have children and/or have experienced fluctuations in weight frequently desire to improve their overall appearance. Common concerns include breast size, breast shape, and "pouches" of the abdomen. These concerns are especially...
Medical errors and nosocomial infections continue to be on the radar despite several years of heightened attention and regulatory prodding. There has been no requirement or incentive to document how much of each patient's cost is due to avoidable errors or complications. It makes sense that Medicare...
Increasingly patients are being hit with higher out of pocket costs and it is a sad, unfair reality that patients might have to balance necessary treatment against the financial burden they might incur. Doctors have a role in educating patients on the cost of alternative treatments offered. The...
Discount cosmetic surgery is already here, but not via large commercial companies. Retention of actual plastic and reconstructive surgeons may be difficult if they are not paying well. There is a place for this, however the solo practitioner will continue to have word of mouth and a place....
I believe that these discount programs are an attempt by a third party to obtain financial gain while the plastic surgeons perform the work. The only benefit to the plastic surgeon is the volume the plan may provide - just like any other health insurance carrier. If you want the most qualified,...
This is yet another report comparing short course therapy to what has been considered the "standard'- a longer more traditional course. Shorter course therapy with 5 days of high dose Levaquin, taking advantage of the AIC:MIC, was as effective as a 10 day course of Cipro. I would like to see the...
The main advantage of this formulation is being once a day, to improve compliance. The standard dose seems to be 775 mg/d for 7 days (compared to 500 tid for 10-days) which also could potentially decrease side effects with a lower dose and shorter duration.
Retail clinics are clearly a growing trend with no signs of slowing. While they certainly have their places and have advantages in their conveniences, and potential cost savings, this competeition clearly is "stepping on the toes" of a lot of PCPs.
This report raises more questions than answers. It is important because it suggests more work be done in several areas 1. A full scale study, not just a meta-analysis is needed. Also what are the risks of related drugs like Actos? 2. The Feds need to get serious about creating a robust, responsible...