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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...
June 18, 2008Controlled Substances: Can be a Hot Commodity in the Wrong Hands
Analysis of: An Open Letter to Our Customers | www.cardinal.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
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...
June 12, 2008Avoiding the Appearance of Improper Conduct in Research
Analysis of: Researchers Fail to Reveal Full Drug Pay | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
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...
June 3, 2008Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Dangers of Using Non-Licensed Cosmetic Injectors
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
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...
June 3, 2008Don't Get Sick After Hours: The Crisis to Improve Patient Care
Analysis of: Like Night and Day--Shedding Light on Off-Hours Care | content.nejm.org
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
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...
May 27, 2008Stay Away From Liquid Silicone Injections.
Analysis of: Renal Failure Linked to Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Filler Injections | www.medscape.com
Author: Alan Zaccaria, Plastic Surgeon, Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS
Only FDA approved fillers administered by experienced, licensed physicians should be injected into patients. Also, the small volumes that are used today should not pose systemic problems that were seen in this article.
March 14, 2008Phase 2 trials show significantly improved scars
Analysis of: Juvista Phase II Trial Results in Scar Revision and Breast Augmentation Surgery | www.renovo.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Juvista appears to be effective in improving scar quality according to recently released Phase II results. Renovo reported no clinical improvement in breast augmentation scars treated with a single injection of the drug.
February 7, 2008Botox competitors can't come soon enough
Analysis of: Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Does Not Sag Over Time | www.medscape.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Botox from Allergan has enjoyed an exclusive monopoly for the past nine years. Alternative drugs do not appear to be available as soon as was hoped.
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