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Wolters Kluwer Health wins 12 prizes at 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information solutions for the healthcare provider and education markets, today announced that its Lippincott Williams & Wilkins textbooks and digital guides were honored with 12 prizes at the 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards.

8 Oct 2014

Pitt researchers awarded $1.25 million DOD grant to establish whole-eye transplantation program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have been awarded $1.25 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to fund two projects that aim to establish the groundwork for the nation's first whole-eye transplantation program.

8 Oct 2014

Dynatronics net sales decrease 2.9% in fourth quarter 2014

Dynatronics Corporation today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2014.

29 Sep 2014

SARMS tool assesses development of robotic microsurgery skills

A new standardized assessment provides a useful tool for tracking surgeons' progress as they develop the skills needed to perform robot-assisted microsurgery, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

29 Sep 2014

Decision analysis techniques can help women sort through breast reconstruction options

Decision analysis techniques can help surgeons and patients evaluate alternatives for breast reconstruction-leading to a "good decision" that reflects the woman's preferences and values, according to an article in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

29 Sep 2014

Major weight loss: A risk factor for wound complications in body contouring surgery

Patients who lost more than 100 pounds and those who shed weight through bariatric surgery had the highest risk of complications from later surgical procedures to reshape their leaner bodies, a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center shows.

26 Sep 2014

Anti-inflammatory treatment may prevent heterotopic ossification

An anti-inflammatory treatment, studied in the labs of regenerative medicine specialists and trauma surgeons, may prevent what's become one of the war-defining injuries for today's troops.

26 Sep 2014

New Jersey physician offers FDA-approved non-invasive fat reduction treatment

Arthur W. Perry, MD, FACS, a New Jersey based board-certified plastic surgeon, is the first physician in the Central New Jersey region to offer UltraShape™, a revolutionary treatment recently FDA cleared for Fat Cell Destruction.

23 Sep 2014

UT Southwestern offers new, innovative four-flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy

UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of only two places in the world that offers a new, innovative and highly successful approach to breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

16 Sep 2014

Four new styles of MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants get FDA approval

Mentor Worldwide LLC, the U.S. market leader in breast aesthetics, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved four additional styles of the MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants, expanding its suite of silicone breast implant products.

15 Sep 2014

Facial rejuvenation to address multiple signs of aging face can be performed safely at 1 time

A total facial rejuvenation that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and neck can be performed safely at one time, a new study shows.

9 Sep 2014

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts have converged in a new, state-of-the-art clinic.

9 Sep 2014

BioPhotas launches Celluma ELITE for sale to Aesthetic Physician Market

BioPhotas, Inc. today announced the launch of the Celluma ELITE for sale to the Aesthetic Physician Market. The LED therapy device is stand-mounted and able to be precisely positioned over an area of treatment via an articulating arm and a patented shape-taking light panel.

2 Sep 2014

eRelevance completes integration with Nextech for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices

eRelevance Corporation (www.erelevancecorp.com), a progressive Health IT services company, announced today that it has completed integration with Nextech, a popular Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices.

22 Aug 2014

Researchers review potential of adipose-derived stem cells to improve nerve regeneration

Stem cell researchers at the Blond McIndoe Laboratory, University of Manchester, UK, led by Dr Adam Reid, present a review of the current literature on the suitability of adipose-derived stem cells in peripheral nerve repair.

16 Aug 2014

Plastic surgeons advise people to avoid butt augmentation scams

The search for an enhanced behind can lead to a gorgeous figure, but patients need to be careful. BBC News reports that a growing number of women in the US are getting plastic surgery to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their behinds.

13 Aug 2014

Dynatronics completes $3.8M sale and leaseback of its Utah facility

Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ: DYNT) today announced the completion of a $3.8 million sale and leaseback of its facility in Cottonwood Heights, UT. The purchaser was AIC Ventures of Austin, Texas.

11 Aug 2014

Plastic surgeons consider themselves the most capable injectors, shows study

According to a study led by American scientists, plastic surgeons consider themselves the most capable injectors.

31 Jul 2014

Personal rejection sensitivity linked with more severe BDD and depressive symptoms

In a recent study, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital found that fear of being rejected because of one's appearance, as well as rejection sensitivity to general interpersonal situations, were significantly elevated in individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

16 Jul 2014

Seattle magazine names 36 EvergreenHealth physicians to "Top Doctors" list

The latest issue of Seattle magazine names 36 physicians within the EvergreenHealth network to the publication's annual "Top Doctors" list.

2 Jul 2014

Plastic Surgery News and Research

Wolters Kluwer Health wins 12 prizes at 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards

Pitt researchers awarded $1.25 million DOD grant to establish whole-eye transplantation program

Dynatronics net sales decrease 2.9% in fourth quarter 2014

SARMS tool assesses development of robotic microsurgery skills

Decision analysis techniques can help women sort through breast reconstruction options

Major weight loss: A risk factor for wound complications in body contouring surgery

Anti-inflammatory treatment may prevent heterotopic ossification

New Jersey physician offers FDA-approved non-invasive fat reduction treatment

UT Southwestern offers new, innovative four-flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Four new styles of MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants get FDA approval

Facial rejuvenation to address multiple signs of aging face can be performed safely at 1 time

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts

BioPhotas launches Celluma ELITE for sale to Aesthetic Physician Market

eRelevance completes integration with Nextech for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices

Researchers review potential of adipose-derived stem cells to improve nerve regeneration

Plastic surgeons advise people to avoid butt augmentation scams

Dynatronics completes $3.8M sale and leaseback of its Utah facility

Plastic surgeons consider themselves the most capable injectors, shows study

Personal rejection sensitivity linked with more severe BDD and depressive symptoms

Seattle magazine names 36 EvergreenHealth physicians to "Top Doctors" list

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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