March 2018

Her cardiac symptoms continued for eight months, misdiagnosed by at least two physicians - and one dentist who treated her jaw pain by pulling two teeth that didn't need pulling. (Yes, this DOES happen...)

Scott Garrabrant is taking over Nate Soares’ job of making predictions about how much progress we’ll make in different research areas this year. Scott divides MIRI’s alignment research into five categories: naturalized…

The Eyelid Lift, also called Blepharoplasty, is a procedure that has helped countless men and women rejuvenate the appearance around their eyes. As we get older, one of the first areas many of us begin to see those common, unwanted signs of…

The addition of children to your life can be a whirlwind. You may not have time to regain your pre-baby figure with the added responsibilities of caring for children, and your ability to exercise may be more limited than before. Pregnancy,…

April is Stress Awareness Month! Stress is something present in the daily lives of us all – whether you notice it or not. Sometimes, in the demanding, busy nature of today’s society, it is difficult to even notice yourself…

How much does Plastic Surgery cost? What is included? More questions for your Plastic Surgeon. The fifth and final important question to ask your Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon is the cost. The previous four questions can be found here: What Is…

Whiteheads are stubborn acne lesions that develop just under the skin. The nose is a common site for whiteheads to form, as this part of the face produces a lot of oil and is touched frequently throughout the day. We look at several ways to…

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about platelet rich plasma, or PRP. It’s being used mainly in orthopedics and sports medicine to boost healing in bone grafts and fractures. So naturally, people in the world of aesthetics are…

Whether you’re still actively considering rhinoplasty or you’ve already got your surgery scheduled, you may have a number of questions about the recovery. What will your life be like…

Your body is the physical representation of You. Nothing about it should create physical discomfort or a sense of self-consciousness. The fact of the matter is, though, that these and other sensations are common due to age or, in the…

There are some ways in which doctors can observe heart function and several reasons why we would want to. By observing the heart in motion, we can understand better the potential reasons for various symptoms that may be occurring and are…

As part of an effort to identify distant planets hospitable to life, NASA has established a crowdsourcing project in which volunteers search telescopic images for evidence of debris disks around stars, which are good indicators of…

Weight loss, pregnancy, your genetics, age, breastfeeding— these are all things to be proud of, but they are also things that can wreak havoc on your breasts and can cause them to lose their shape and firmness. With a breast surgery,…

Breast augmentation with implants does not interfere with the ability to detect later breast cancers—in fact, cancers may be detected at a smaller size in breasts with implants, according to a study in the April issue of Plastic and…

A study including over 20 years of data and more 26,000 cases supports the safety of outpatient plastic surgery procedures—performed by qualified plastic surgeons, at an accredited outpatient surgical center, reports the April issue…

Patients traveling to developing countries for plastic surgery procedures may experience severe complications—requiring extensive and costly treatment after they return to the United States, reports a study in the April issue of…

Mowing the lawn is a routine household chore during the spring and summer months to maintain a healthy, well-kept yard. It's also an outdoor activity that can lead to serious injuries, especially when a lawn mower is mishandled.

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