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Cosmetic Surgery News
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Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults
Adults in the United States may be taking more precautions to avoid sunburn outdoors, but many are still getting burned, and a substantial proportion are utilizing indoor tanning, according to research published in the May 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report.
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Lack of Sleep Not Necessarily Detrimental to Surgical Skills
Sleep-deprived medical students are able to perform and learn surgical skills, although they have an increased total subjective mental workload, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Surgery.
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ACOG: Abdominoplasty Plus Hysterectomy Deemed Safe
Data from a case series of 65 patients indicate that combining abdominoplasty and hysterectomy is safe and effective, according to a study presented at the annual clinical meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, held from May 5 to 9 in San Diego.
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Hospitals Lack Hand Surgeons for Emergencies
There is a shortage of hand specialists to provide emergency coverage in the state of Tennessee, according to research published in the May issue of the Annals of Plastic Surgery.
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Training Helps OR Nurses Manage Disruptive Physician Behavior
Communication skills training may help nurses manage disruptive physician behavior, according to a study published in the May issue of the AORN Journal.
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Perioperative Interruptions Lead to Miscommunication
The number of miscommunications that occur during surgery is inversely associated with the length of time a team has worked together, and positively associated with the number of interruptions during surgery, according to a study published in the May issue of the AORN Journal.
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