| Harley Medical Group Reveal Patients Working Overtime To Fund Surgery Harley Medical Group, the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, has found that a growing number of patients are funding their cosmetic surgery procedures by working a second job or putting in extra hours due to the current poor economic climate. New findings from Harley Medical Group show that 22% of patients from its 23 UK clinics said that they had done overtime or taken on a second job to pay for surgery. medicalnewstoday.com |
BioElectronics Prepares For General Surgical Recovery FDA 510(k) Premarketing Application Submission BioElectronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BIEL), the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices, announced the Company is currently preparing an application for 510(k) premarket notification for submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for general surgical recovery. The filing will request an indication for the adjunct of use in palliative treatment of postoperative edema and pain in superficial soft tissue. medicalnewstoday.com |
Scientific Studies Confirm The Value Of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) In Treating And Preventing Chronic Migraine Four separate studies[i] representing the findings of clinical trials in the U.S., Canada and Europe have confirmed the value of onabotulinumtoxinA in treating and preventing chronic migraine in adults. These studies found that treatment with botulinum toxin type A was associated with significantly fewer headache days, less headache-related disability, and significantly improved quality of life. medicalnewstoday.com |
The Impact Of Commonly Requested Cosmetic Surgery On Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, physicians continue to provide requested surgeries to people suffering from BDD. The study was recently published in Annals of Plastic Surgery. Katharine A... mnt.to |
Flawless Skin Tops Color Cosmetics For Women As Makeup Priority A new national survey suggests a trend towards a less "made up" look for American women. Above all, the survey finds women expect their cosmetics to deliver flawless skin and sun protection, above fashion-forward colors... mnt.to |