From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals. The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). In releasing the results, the academy said it wanted to showcase trends and correct disinformation about certain procedures. “As people returned to the office and eased back into the routine of daily life without quarantine, interest for elective surgeries and non-invasive ‘tweakments’ remain high,” said Dr. Theda Kontis,…
Author: Emily Carter
One of Britain’s largest plastic surgery providers, which had more than 70 branches across the UK, has collapsed. Customers calling SK:N Clinics’ main office number on Tuesday were told: “Unfortunately as of July 17, the SK:N Group, including SK:N Clinics, the Harley Medical Group, Skinbrands, The Skin Experts and ABC Medical has ceased trading.” The Birmingham-based firm previously said it had “the largest network of specialist skin care clinics in the UK”. Founded in 1990, it expanded to locations in Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow as well as having 17 clinics across London. The company, which also had branches in Wolverhampton and…
More than 5 million people received filler injections last year, most often on their face or in their hands, an 8% increase from the previous year. Despite their popularity, these procedures can carry some risks, experts say, leading to some being unhappy with their results and even having them removed. Some famous faces, including model Blac Chyna, have come forward to share their experience getting filler dissolved. So, what should consumers know? On “CBS Mornings Plus” Monday, Dr. Jeanine Downie, a board-certified dermatologist who consults for two of the major manufacturers of cosmetic fillers, shared the potential benefits and drawbacks. “Pros is, it makes…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced that it has shortened the recommended isolation and the quarantine period for people with COVID-19 to five days, Ifhesintomatic and if people can use a mask around others. These updates are recommended as the OMICRON variant continues to spread through the United States and reflects current science about when and how long a person is more infectious. Emerging information with the OMICRON variant shows that most SARS-COV-2 transmissions occur early in the course of the disease, usually in one or two days before the start of COVID-19 symptoms and two…
May 22, 2023 The former American senator Richard Shelby from Alabama was awarded recent with the Alabama ‘Legislator of the Year’ Rural Health Associations Award ‘at the 2023 annual conference in Hoover. “Senator Shelby and his staff were always receiving our defense of rural health problems and other issues that affect Alabama rural,” said Farrell Turner, president of the Alabama Rural Health Association (ARHA). Arha is the state leader in rural support and promotion. With a membership of more than 1,000 health professionals throughout the State, the association is one of the largest in the Nation and defends by the…
Experts estimate that by 2040, one in five Americans will have 65 years or more, compared to one in 2000 in 2000. Despite the population that quickly ages from the country, digital health solutions that serve the elderly, a category of Berherred for AGETCH, are still in their early years. Previously, this panel discussion at Medicarians 2025 in Las Vegas, Medcity news The Chief Editor Arundhati Parmar explored the status of AGETCH risk capital with three investors. The panelists agreed that despite the growing clear opportunities, the AGETCH market currently lacks dedicated financing, proven commercial models and the main success…
Some of the most recently available data bring welcome news in the national fight against the opioid epidemic. After many months of death of increasing overdose following the Covid pandemic, a period of loneliness and struggle for many Americans, it seems that we are changing the course. The data of the centers for disease control and prevention show that overdose deaths reached their maximum point in August 2023, but in the twelve months since that time, there was a reduction in the number of deaths above the drug over the sixth. This is an encouraging trend. But even with significant…
El emparejamiento de dos inmunoterapias de Bristol Myers Squibb ahora está permitida para el tratamiento de primera línea de dos tipos de cánceres gastrointestinales, después de que las decisiones regulatorias entregadas la semana pasada convierten la estatificación de aprobación acelerada. Las drogas, Opdivo y Yervoy, pertenecen a la clase de medicamentos llamados inhibidores de punto de control. El 8 de abril, la FDA aprobó el uso de esta combinación de medicamentos para adultos y niños mayores de 12 años o más cuyo cáncer colorrectal se ha metástasis o no puede ser eliminado por cirugía. El cáncer también debe ser deficiente…
CIGNA Healthcare leads the satisfaction of members with the digital experience between commercial health plans, while UPMC Health Plan occupies the greatest place among Medicare’s advantage plans, according to a new report. The study of the JD Power Power Us Healthcare Digital Experience study traces the satisfaction of five factors in order of importance: visual attraction, navigation, information/content, speed and telesalud. It is based on responses of 6,259 members in 15 of the largest plans of Medicare Advantage and 15 of the largest commercial health plans. For commercial plans, Cigna Healthcare achieved a 683 score on a 1,000 -point scale,…
As Boomer generates, the prevalence of polypharmacy, patients taking multiple medications to handle chronic conditions, is increasing. Almost 40% of older adults take five or more medications, a number that has tripled in the last two decades. While polypharmacy may be necessary, they are also significant drug events (ADE), with up to 30% of hospital admissions among older adults linked to complications related to medicines. However, when speaking with the leaders of the health system on how they handle patients in polypharmacy, they often focus on mitigating problems highlighting programs that drive adherence or describe certain medications. But, in the…