Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for November 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.
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A major update of the United States’ system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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One in Five Readmitted After Head, Neck Cancer Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in five patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery reconstruction is readmitted within 30 days of surgery, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
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ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without adverse effects on labor markets, according to a report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.
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Health Utility Values Improve After Septorhinoplasty
MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with nasal airway obstruction have health utility values (HUVs) below the mean Australian norm, with improvement noted after open septorhinoplasty, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
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CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the first six months of 2018, 8.8 percent of U.S. individuals of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2017, according to a report published Nov. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Rising drug spending in the United States is being fueled by expensive name-brand prescription medicines, a new study shows.
NBC News Article
Blue Cross Blue Shield Report
Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors
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 
