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Marie Leger, MD, PhD, on Managing Dermatologic Complications of Tattoos

09/01/2021

Data indicates that 4 in 10 Americans have at least one tattoo. In this Q&A, board-certified dermatologist Marie Leger, MD, PhD, from Metro Dermatology in New York City, discusses potential dermatologic...

09/01/2021

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Targeted Messaging Enhances Prehabilitation Benefits, Reduces Postoperative Complications Among Patients Following Plastic Surgery

12/15/2025

Kate Young

Patients who engaged most with a targeted messaging platform as part of a hospital-wide prehabilitation program experienced significantly fewer postoperative complications after plastic surgery. These...

12/15/2025

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Research Summary

Ibuprofen Not Linked to Elevated Bleeding Risk in Skin Grafting Following Burn Injury

07/24/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

A retrospective review found no increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, or graft failure in patients treated with ibuprofen due to burns.

07/24/2025

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Research Summary

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Reduces Pain, Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Symptomatic Neuromas

05/27/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

A small, prospective study found that targeted muscle reinnervation reduced resting pain and improved quality of life in the treatment of symptomatic upper and lower extremity neuromas.

05/27/2025

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Research Summary

CAD/CAM Techniques Reduce Long-Term Complications in Jaw Reconstruction After Cancer Surgery

05/26/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

Patients undergoing mandibular reconstruction with CAD/CAM-assisted free fibula flaps experienced reduced incision complications and were significantly less likely to require hardware removal, according to...

05/26/2025

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Research Summary

Postoperative Pain in Hand Surgery Driven by Time, Not Psychological or Demographic Factors

05/24/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

Pain following hand surgery was generally low and peaked on Days 1 and 3, with no significant influence from anxiety, catastrophizing, age, or gender—suggesting time-sensitive strategies are key for pain...

05/24/2025

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