BODY

Study: Abdominoplasty, hysterectomy combo safe

San Diego — Combining abdominoplasty with hysterectomy is safe and effective, according to a poster presentation at the annual clinical meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. » More

UK university debuts cosmetic surgery degree

Cambridge, England — A British university has added a new degree course aimed at providing doctors with skills and experience in the field of cosmetic surgery. » More

FYI ...

149,410

Number of abdominoplasty procedures performed in 2011

Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Bariatric surgery linked to higher alcohol abuse

Lyon, France — Patients who undergo bariatric surgery are more likely to report and be diagnosed with problems associated with alcohol consumption, according to a report presented at the 19th European Congress on Obesity. » More

RISK MANAGEMENT

Most medical malpractice claims dismissed

Boston — More than half of all medical malpractice claims requiring defense cost leads to litigation, but of those that go to court, most are decided in favor of the defending physicians, according to results of a recent study. » More

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