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Impact of medical NGOs and a new collaborative approach: the case of Guinea with Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships (MS) is a global Christian charity that follows the 2000-year-old model of Jesus to bring hope and healing to those suffering from disability, disfigurement, and disease. This article by Professor Diallo and Drs Ugai and Conde, details a...Menopause in Aesthetics 2024
Report by Dr Sam Robson, Founder of the Temple Clinic. Menopause in Aesthetics is an innovative conference focusing on the role of aesthetics in managing the menopause. The event took place on Friday 9 February at the Business Design Centre...Cutera University Clinical Forum 2024 (Germany)
WELCOME TO CUCF 2024Join the annual Cutera University Clinical Forum in the heart of Bonn! The CUCF is, as previous attendees have described it, the perfect mix of “education, inspiration and fun”, consisting of keynote lectures, open panel discussions and...Photoshopping the face: simulated outcomes of orthofacial surgery
Corrective facial surgeries are highly elective procedures. Outcomes depend largely on the nature of the surgery performed (requiring an in-depth knowledge of surgical techniques and anticipated soft tissue changes) and should be predictable in terms of risk and outcomes, in...Bone augmentation for dental implant surgery
Crawford Gray, Dental Implant Clinician in Aberdeen, demonstrates how the development of grafting materials and techniques has allowed an improved aesthetic outcome from dental implant surgery. The provision of dental implants has become an accepted part of patient care, encompassing...Reflections on the criticism of the criticism of the NHS
Surfing my FB pages the other day I came across a link to a blog written by Dr Rachel Clarke, a Medical Writer, Feminist and Junior Hospital Doctor from Oxford. Rachel had written this in response to The Telegraph headline...
USA resident working patterns and on-call
As debate rages at home regarding the uneasy relationship between the restriction on trainees’ working hours, on-call patterns and the goals and outcomes of plastic surgery training programmes, it is interesting to read of similar concerns across the Atlantic. This...The future of aesthetics: Why self-regulation and ethics must lead the way
As the aesthetics industry in the UK approaches a new era of regulation, the importance of patient safety, ethical practice and continuous professional development (CPD) has never been greater. For healthcare professionals, the challenge is clear: how to stand out...Comment in response to Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 15 Apr 2016
We have what is called a third table list....small cases under local or regional anesthesia...there was an 8 yr old girl with a diffuse, non pinchable swelling in the chin area. After confirming it was not vascular, we decided for...
Effect of skin expansion on acellular dermis
Acellular dermis is widely used in prosthesis based breast reconstruction, however, there is a lack of data concerning its expandability and related skin changes. This experimental study in rats aimed to determine whether acellular dermis could be expanded and whether...
Bruxism: a practical guide to treatment with botulinum toxin type A
The aetiology of bruxism is outlined and referenced, giving a clear context to the reader. Recommended treatment options are listed, with a brief summary of the evidence concerning pharmaceutical options, oral appliances, splints, psychology and physiotherapy. The author discusses a...
