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Hormone lab tests not necessary for most teens with gynecomastia

Routine assessment by an endocrinologist and laboratory tests to measure hormone levels aren't necessary in most adolescent boys with gynecomastia, concludes a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Jun 2018

Researchers discover new way to predict caries development

A team of researchers form Russia discovered that an increase in the concentration of several substances in oral fluid can serve as the indication of caries development.

8 Jun 2018

Customized 3D-printed models provide visual guide for rhinoplasty

Computer-designed, 3D-printed models are emerging as a useful new tool for planning and carrying out cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose, reports a paper in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2018

Transcription factor Sp7 found to play key role in tooth development

Amjad Javed, Ph.D., and University of Alabama at Birmingham colleagues have found a key role in tooth development for the transcription factor Specificity protein 7, or Sp7.

11 Apr 2018

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Researchers from the Center for Composite Materials at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS have recently developed a self-healing material for bone implants.

4 Apr 2018

Plastic surgery done in developing countries can carry substantial risks of complications

Patients traveling to developing countries for plastic surgery procedures may experience severe complications—requiring extensive and costly treatment after they return to the United States, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2018

Cancers may be detected at smaller size in breasts with implants, study reveals

Breast augmentation with implants does not interfere with the ability to detect later breast cancers--in fact, cancers may be detected at a smaller size in breasts with implants, according to a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Mar 2018

New survey aims to identify opioid prescription patterns by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, Brandon Michael Syme, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, presented a poster titled "Opioid Prescribing Patterns of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: A Nationwide Survey."

23 Mar 2018

Mercy Medical Center offers minimally invasive bunion surgery for patients with foot and ankle concerns

Mercy Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Cerrato is one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer minimally invasive bunion surgery, an alternative to traditional surgery that can reduce post-surgical scarring, swelling and pain, Dr. Clifford Jeng, Medical Director, Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, has announced.

9 Mar 2018

Slow-release injectable gel boosts toxicity of cancer-fighting immunotherapy drugs

An immunotherapy drug embedded in a slow-release hydrogel invented at Rice University in collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston appears to be highly effective at killing cancer cells.

7 Mar 2018

Planmed introduces enhanced Planmed Verity CBCT scanner

Planmed is proud to present the improved Planmed Verity CBCT scanner – a unique 3D imaging solution for orthopedic as well as head and neck imaging.

8 Feb 2018

Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction provides good outcomes in elderly patients

For older women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, direct-to-implant breast reconstruction provides good outcomes in a single-step procedure, while avoiding some of the inconvenience and risks of staged approaches to breast reconstruction, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

31 Jan 2018

Migraine surgery leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability

In addition to reducing headache frequency and severity, surgical treatment for migraine leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability, according to a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

3 Jan 2018

Brief educational video can positively impact individuals' willingness to become face transplant donor

After watching a brief educational video, members of the public are more likely to say they would be willing to donate a facial transplant to a severely disfigured patient, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

3 Jan 2018

Orthocell earns CE Mark approval for CelGro collagen medical device

Regenerative medicine company Orthocell Limited is pleased to announce receipt of European regulatory approval (CE Mark) for its CelGro collagen medical device.

8 Nov 2017

Study explores general public and patient knowledge about dental implants

Both prospective dental implant patients and the general public agree in a new study: oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most qualified to perform the procedure to replace missing teeth.

5 Oct 2017

Public health efforts should focus on early treatment of facial cellulitis, study says

Public health efforts regarding facial cellulitis - a sometimes dangerous infection of the skin - should focus on early treatment of the condition, according to a new scientific study.

5 Oct 2017

‘Nanokicking’ technology allows scientists to grow 3D mineralized bone tissue

Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, the West of Scotland and Galway have grown three-dimensional samples of mineralized bone from human mesenchymal stem cells for the first time without typical osteoinductive media.

15 Sep 2017

Researchers find mechanism that explains differences in skin’s responsiveness to heat, mechanical stimuli

Researchers at the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) have identified a novel molecular mechanism which explains why dark-skinned and light-skinned people respond differently to heat and mechanical stimulation.

6 Sep 2017

Study shows link between history of gum disease and increased cancer risk in older women

Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.

1 Aug 2017