Latest Science Of Surgery News
Washington, DC Plastic Surgeon Appointed Scientific Director of SICAAAMS
The SICAAAMS has selected Dr. Mark Richards, a plastic surgeon in Washington, DC, to serve as a Scientific Director for the Aesthetic Surgery portion of the meeting. At his Washington, DC plastic surgery practice Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery ...
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Hey, Ashley Judd: I'm Puffy From Cosmetic Surgery—And Proud of It
I don't see any shame in taking advantage of all that science and medicine have to offer to make a few improvements. The results help me look and feel good about myself, and I think that's healthy. Research has shown that cosmetic procedures can ...
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Texas Medical Board approves rules governing experimental stem cell therapies
The Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved using adult stem cells to help people heal from surgery, but experimentation is common. Some scientists tout possible benefits of stem cell treatments, including treatment for heart disease, diabetes and ...
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Treating Head Injury Without Surgery By Monitoring Pressure
A novel, less risky technique, described in the April 11 issue of Science Translational Medicine, could enable doctors to measure brain pressure in patients with less severe or milder head injuries, who would benefit from close monitoring.
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