A particular challenge in clinical trials is recruiting potential participants. According to author Cher Zavala, there is a clear need to improve study recruitment rates — and the best way to do this is to use a multifaceted approach.
Brian Pilcher, PhD, discusses Conexeu’s CXU platform and what 3D-printed extracellular matrix technology could mean for future reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
Dermatology organizations are backing a New York City Council investigation and urging state lawmakers to require clearer consumer disclosures after inspectors documented widespread licensing and safety violations at medical spas.
While vitamin C’s skin benefits are well known, new research reveals it also reactivates genes tied to epidermal renewal and thickness, potentially preventing age-related skin thinning.
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Researchers are evaluating a platelet-derived exosome product for its safety and possible regenerative impact on collagen and elastin.
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A “fined-tuned” AI approach, including manual annotation of facial keypoints, showed clear improvement in accuracy for automated evaluation of facial palsy.
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Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein that could lead to new therapies for preventing excessive scarring in patients during wound healing.
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A recent study published in JAMA shows that higher doses of general anesthesia are no more harmful to the brain than lower doses, providing reassurance for older adults undergoing surgery.
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Nerve decompression surgery significantly reduces headache days and improves the frequency and intensity of migraines in chronic migraine patients, offering a comprehensive treatment measure that bridges the evaluation gap between neurologists and plastic surgeons.
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General anesthesia carries numerous side effects and inherent risks, making awake surgery with local anesthesia a safer alternative for elective procedures, one board-certified plastic surgeon argues.
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Seasoned ophthalmologist Steve Yoelin, MD, recently led a clinical trial for DelNova’s ReViVox, addressing botulinum neurotoxin side effects by reversing muscle weakness. Learn more about this potential breakthrough in aesthetics here.
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In addition to providing camouflage, the patches on the skin of the giraffe have a unique vascular structure that works to regulate body heat, reports a special topic paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Starting epidural infusions in the operating room instead of the recovery room improves pain control, reduces delays in pain relief, increases patient comfort, decreases the need for opioids, and enhances healthcare providers’ satisfaction.
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People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications before, during, and after surgery, according to new research out of UTHealth Houston.
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Sirnaomics’ STP705 is a drug candidate for fat reduction in adults undergoing abdominoplasty. The STP705 Phase I trial results show signs of efficacy and safety.
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Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient’s incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.
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Revance’s DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection (DAXI) has been studied for the treatment of glabellar lines, and Michael Kane, an aesthetic surgeon, shares his experience with the product in an interview with Plastic Surgery Practice. Kane discusses how he uses DAXI, the evolution of his usage of the product, and how DAXI treats forehead lines. He also talks about the study conducted to evaluate DaxibotulinumtoxinA for dynamic forehead lines, explaining the efficacy, duration, and safety of DAXI for a range of FHL doses.
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Operating room (OR) personnel who rethink how they deliver surgical care to focus more on sustainability interventions could substantially reduce hospital costs and decrease their ever-growing carbon footprint, according to a new report.
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