
New Study Shows Cryolipolysis Reduces Enlarged Male Breasts
September 21, 2015Fat-freezing provides a safe and effective non-surgical alternative for men seeking breast reduction procedures, according to a new scientific analysis. Of the [...]

Patients Struggle for Prescription Drug Access, Despite Affordable Care Act
September 18, 2015The Affordable Care Act (ACA), a federal statute passed in 2010, was a progressive attempt to reform America’s healthcare system by increasing [...]

UnitedHealth Housekeeping Spurs Settlements for Providers
September 18, 2015This summer brought about insurer merger acquisitions of Cigna by Anthem and Humana by Aetna, which leaves UnitedHealth as the only remaining [...]

Social Media, Medical Aesthetics and the Law
September 17, 2015By Alex R. Thiersch, AmSpa founder In recent years, social media has become widely used as a marketing tool. Today, millions of businesses [...]

Is Cosmetic Surgery Safe for Seniors? New Data
September 17, 2015As the so-called Baby Boomer generation has reached retirement age without relinquishing its desire to feel — and look — younger, there’s [...]

FDA Approves First Digital Stethoscope
September 15, 2015On September 2, 2015, the FDA approved a medical device called the Eko Core, a digital stethoscope developed by Silicon Valley startup [...]

Report: Prescription Dermatological Drug Market Exceeds $21 Billion
September 15, 2015The worldwide market for prescription dermatological drugs exceeded 21 billion dollars last year, according to a report from Kalorama Information. The market [...]

5 Ways to Boost Diversity in the Medical Community
September 14, 2015Despite a recognized need for an increasingly diverse physician workforce, research confirms that fewer black men attend medical school today than in [...]

Appeals Court Affirms Previous Victory for Utah Society, ASPS, ABPS Truth-in-Advertising Efforts
September 14, 2015The 10th District U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver, Colo., on Aug. 31 upheld the September 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit filed [...]

One Doctor’s Story: Treating the Transgender Patient
September 11, 2015By John C. Ferguson, MD, FACS Here in Waikiki, Honolulu, where I live with my family and work, is a well-established [...]

Dermatologists Identify Procedures That May Not Be Necessary
September 11, 2015As part of Choosing Wisely® campaign, American Academy of Dermatology encourages patients and doctors to discuss their options The American Academy of [...]

ASPS Member Uses Surgical Skills to Help Dogs With Clefts
September 10, 2015When Dr. Bryden Stanley, a veterinarian, saw Mr. Moo, a 9-month-old dog with a cleft palate, for the first time, she wasn't [...]