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Social Media Use May Help to Empower Plastic Surgery Patients 

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Knowledge and Practice Gaps Occur Across Multiple Disciplines, Study Reveals

Results of a survey study examining awareness and attitudes of health care providers regarding permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (PCIA) revealed that dermatologists were more familiar with this condition than either oncology or primary care/internal medicine providers. The findings from this study were published in Supportive Care in Cancer, according to Oncology Nurse Advisor.

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