MDNews - National

FEATURES 3-D PRINTED ORGANS: THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME 6 For many patients on donor organ waiting lists, the astonishing progress toward implantable 3-D printed organs represents nothing less than potentially lifesaving news. IN THE CROSSHAIRS: RESPONDING TO ARMED ASSAILANTS IN HOSPITALS 16 Hospital security experts see value in the "Run, hide, fight" response to armed assailants at healthcare facilities — but they caution that the strategy has to be adaptable to changing circumstances. SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: PLASTICSURGERY NEW FINDINGS MAY ALLAY FEAR OF COMPLICATIONS AMONG BREAST RECONSTRUCTION PATIENTS 10 Many older women forgo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, but recent research may ease their concerns about complications. RESEARCH LINKS NSAID USE TO HIGHER VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM RISK 12 Use of NSAIDs is associated with an 80 percent increased chance of venous thromboembolism, according to a meta-analysis of six studies. DATA VAULT 13 A roundup of statistics about plastic surgery SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: PEDIATRICS LANDMARK STUDY MAY ALTER APPROACH TO PEANUT ALLERGY 20 Early consumption of peanut products appears to sharply reduce peanut allergy in children — a finding that could swiftly redefine clinical guidelines related to the allergy. DEFINING A WAY FORWARD FOR PEDIATRIC WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY 22 Adhering to a carefully defined clinical pathway can enhance the safety and effectiveness of pediatric bariatric surgery, according to Saudi researchers. THAT'S NEWS 23 A roundup of news about pediatrics DEPARTMENTS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 5 BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 8 FINANCE 14 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 18 THE LINK 24 16 10 Many older women forgo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, but recent research 12 13 20 22 10 20 Contents | JULY/AUG 2015 | 6 PAGE

• Cover