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FEATURES
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PC: ADVANCED TREATMENTS
FOR FACIAL PAIN 6
Some neuropathic facial pain disorders cause pain so severe that the conditions have
been linked to increased suicide rates. These rare conditions require an expert team of
specialists equipped with a full complement of advanced treatment options.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
PLASTIC SURGERY
NEW FINDINGS MAY ALLAY FEAR OF COMPLICATIONS
AMONG BREAST RECONSTRUCTION PATIENTS 18
Many older women forego breast reconstruction after mastectomy, but recent research
may ease their concerns about complications from reconstruction.
RESEARCH LINKS NSAID USE TO HIGHER
VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM RISK 20
Use of NSAIDs is associated with an 80 percent increased chance of venous
thromboembolism, according to a meta-analysis of six studies.
PLASTIC SURGERY UPDATE 21
A roundup of statistics about plastic surgery
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DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 14
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 15
LEGAL EASE 16
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 22
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 24
FINANCE 26
CME CREDITS 28
LOCAL NEWS 29
