Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
THURSDAY, May 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral (SVP) solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations, according to a report published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients served by the beleaguered Veterans Affairs health system may have wider access to private care, thanks to a bill approved Wednesday by the Senate. President Donald Trump is known to support the bill, which now awaits his signature.
Research Lacking on Platelet-Rich Tx for Facial Aesthetics, Alopecia
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Further research is needed on the use of platelet-rich therapy for facial aesthetics and alopecia, according to a review published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable global variation in personal health care access and quality, according to a study published online May 23 in The Lancet.
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
TUESDAY, May 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 9.1 percent of individuals in the United States were uninsured in 2017, which was not significantly different from the level in 2016, according to a report published online May 22 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Centers for Health Statistics.
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stigmatizing language used in medical records to describe patients can influence medical students and residents in terms of their attitudes towards the patient and their clinical decision-making, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A nonprofit manufacturer could help keep generic drug prices down and maintain their supply, according to a perspective piece published in the May 17 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years 
Collagen Supplements Beneficial for Dermal, Bone, Musculoskeletal Health 
Proportion of Minority Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery Increasing 
AI Model Accurate for Predicting Blood Loss in Liposuction 
Nerve Block May Reduce Opioid Use After Pediatric Primary Cleft Palate Repair 
COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for VTE in Patients Undergoing Panniculectomy 
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Restore Facial Volume, Fullness 
FDA Urges Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices 
