Nancy Pelosi’s Eyebrows Get More Criticism Than Her Politics
Even amid a global pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can’t escape criticism about her eyebrows, Distractify notes.
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How an Artificial Intelligence Program Helps Pick the Best Candidates for Skin Cancer Treatment
Experts trained a computer to tell which skin cancer patients may benefit from drugs that keep tumors from shutting down the immune system's attack on them, a new study suggests.
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Studies Confirm Breast Surgery Health Benefits
New studies highlighting the chronic health burden of oversized breasts outline the long-term benefits of breast reduction surgery to health, levels of well-being, and quality of life, notes a media release from Flinders University.
Smile Train Takes on Operations of Simulare Medical
Cleft organization Smile Train will take on the operations of Simulare Medical, a developer of cleft surgery simulators, it announces.
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Boost the Melanoma Recurrence Prevention Vaccine This Way
A vaccine created to prevent the recurrence of melanoma is about twice as effective when patients also receive two components that boost the number and effectiveness of immune system cells called dendritic cells, according to phase 2 clinical trial results published recently in Nature Cancer.
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Presentation Suggests Racial Disparities Among Kids with Eczema
A presentation at this year’s virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals the disparities that exist for Black and Hispanic children when it comes to Atopic Dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema.
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FAU Offers New ‘Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate Program’
Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new “Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate Program,” to provide nurse practitioners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for specialization in general dermatology to care for patients across the life span, it announces in a news release.
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Is Zoom Increasing the Demand for Plastic Surgery?
Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to a viewpoint published in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine.
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Anti-Aging Therapy Useful Against Metastases
A preclinical study conducted at the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR, affiliated to USI Università dellaSvizzera italiana), published in Cancer Cell, reveals the role of aging cells in the formation of metastases and identifies a drug capable of blocking them.
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Study Reveals Highly Polished Scalpel Blades Reduce Incisional Wound Scar Variability
Planatome Technology’s surgical blade incisions show a more uniform collagen deposition and produce a better scar, due to faster collagen reorganization from a reduction in tissue disruption.
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How Telemedicine Could Reduce Dermatology Consult Time
When patients’ primary care doctors were able to photograph areas of concern and share them with dermatologists, the response time for a consultation dropped from almost 84 days to under 5 hours, a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Independence Blue Cross suggests.
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Sientra Names New President, CEO, As Former Head Retires, and Current Director Expands Role
Sientra’s new president and CEO, Ron Menezes wants to build on the company’s strong foundation of market share growth, and enhance partnerships with plastic surgeons.
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How to Care for Your Skin Without Breaking the Bank, According to AAD
Dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say there are several things people can do to reduce skin care costs while keeping their skin healthy and looking its best.
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Allurion Technologies Announces New Clinical Data on the Elipse Balloon at ObesityWeek 2020
Allurion Technologies announced clinical results from two new studies on the Ellipse Gastric Balloon recently during ObesityWeek 2020 the company reports in a media release.
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Vitamin D Lessens Symptoms of Severe Eczema in Children
Vitamin D supplementation eased the symptoms experienced by children with severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, in a recent randomized controlled trial published in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives.
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‘Micro-Doses’ of Botox Provide Up-Close Improvement of Facial Skin
A team of plastic surgeons is developing an innovative, less-invasive “Microbotulinum” injection technique – using many tiny doses of botulinum toxin injected in a grid pattern just under the surface of the facial skin, according to Wolters Kluwer Health.
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Why a ‘Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon’ Isn’t a Plastic Surgeon, and What That Means for You
Many doctors marketing themselves as cosmetic surgeons do procedures beyond the scope of their training, according to Wolters Kluwer Health.
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Congenital Breast Deformities: Surgical Advances Offer Solutions
Plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr Constance Chen offers tips for treating congenital breast deformities.
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