FDA Approves Botox To Treat Spasticity In Flexor Muscles Of The Elbow, Wrist And Fingers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults. Spasticity is common after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or the progression of multiple sclerosis… (Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today)
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Posted by admin Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Almost Half Of Americans Approve Of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Regardless Of Income
A new survey shows that almost half (48%) of all Americans regardless of income approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and almost a quarter would consider cosmetic surgery for themselves… (Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today)
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Hopkins reunion
Every two years the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association holds a reunion in Baltimore. This year was different because it was not only a reunion but also a celebration of Paul Manson’s tenure as chief of plastic surgery and his impending retirement after a third of a century at Hopkins, a period that began in 1976, his first year of residency. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery)
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Posted by admin Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Through the mists of time:
Puthumana Philip PhilipIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009 42(2):219-223Sushrutha had been viewed in textbooks of plastic surgery as belonging to the caste of potters who performed surgery in India. We have examined the available source documents and other references to the technology of the period to examine this assertion and are convinced that there is no evidence to support this. The period, technology and geographic references in Sushrutha Samhitha are correlated with settled positions on these to arrive at an understanding of the time and knowledge which is described. Source of erroneous interpretation of Sushrutha as a potter is also examined and clarified. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)
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Posted by admin Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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