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For women who have undergone a mastectomy, professionals recommend breast reconstruction to restore appearance and self-esteem. While a minority of women may prefer to remain flat-chested or use prosthetics, most will opt for a breast reconstruction procedure. There are two primary reconstruction procedures, implant reconstruction, and flap reconstruction. Which is better depends on the circumstances…
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The COVID-19 pandemic created a spotlight on hygiene in the fields of medicine. For US hospitals and healthcare providers, pricing transparency is now compulsory. As we move forward in a socially distant, hygienically-aware “new normal”, single-use devices (SUDs) could play a significant role in your patient experience. Indeed, by using single-use medical devices and explaining…
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For women who lack readily available health care services, the cancer statistics are often deadly. They are why we raise the question: is an at-home HPV test that shows promise for at-risk communities important? The short answer is a resounding yes. For example, studies show that black women exhibit a higher rate of the disease and often…
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Hospital-acquired infections are a growing health risk. The COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer of risk. For cancer patients, this is a particular risk. as patients with cancer have a greater risk of severe COVID-19 a with the death rate increasing from 2.3% to 5.6%. The risk is even higher when cancer involves the lungs.…
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With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, telemedicine is becoming a major growth industry. While not everything can be handled remotely, the growth in telehealth services is ensuring that virtual appointments can be performed securely and safely. So, is there a practical way plastic surgeons can use telemedicine? While, obviously, surgery can’t be done remotely, there…
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It’s hard to talk about cervical cancer in a lighthearted tone. Or, perhaps it’s more challenging to hear about cervical cancer in a lighthearted manner. There’s a good chance you’ve lost at least one family member to it. Fifty years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of death among American women. Since then, we’ve come a long…
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Plastics have historically been vital to healthcare, but environmentalists are calling for their removal. They perceive mountains of plastic waste from our hospitals. Environmentalists view single-use devices as wasteful and poor for the environment. The problem is that they are also vital. The healthcare industry does need to take a look at plastic use, but…
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Cervical cancer kills women. In the US, nearly 4,300 women perish from cervical cancer every year. About 14,000 more will be diagnosed with the disease — and untold thousands live their lives undiagnosed until it’s too late. Globally, cervical cancer is far more prevalent and dangerous in developing nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) says cervical cancer is the fourth…
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly survivable. However, it often leaves patients with scars and negative changes to their appearance that may require reconstructive surgery. What Are the Types of Skin Cancer?…
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COVID-19 has caused severe disruptions in the healthcare sector, leading to the cancellation of more than 28 million elective surgeries across the world during the first 12 weeks of the peak. Studies done by CovidSurg Collaborative Researchers reveal that each extra week of disruption resulted in 2.4 million more cancellations. The numbers worsen with extended lockdowns. …
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