Industry News


September 17, 2015

Is Cosmetic Surgery Safe for Seniors? New Data

As the so-called Baby Boomer generation has reached retirement age without relinquishing its desire to...

September 15, 2015

Report: Prescription Dermatological Drug Market Exceeds $21 Billion

The worldwide market for prescription dermatological drugs exceeded 21 billion dollars last year, according to...

September 15, 2015

FDA Approves First Digital Stethoscope

On September 2, 2015, the FDA approved a medical device called the Eko Core, a...

September 14, 2015

Appeals Court Affirms Previous Victory for Utah Society, ASPS, ABPS Truth-in-Advertising Efforts

The 10th District U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver, Colo., on Aug. 31 upheld the...

September 14, 2015

5 Ways to Boost Diversity in the Medical Community

Despite a recognized need for an increasingly diverse physician workforce, research confirms that fewer black...

September 11, 2015

Dermatologists Identify Procedures That May Not Be Necessary

As part of Choosing Wisely® campaign, American Academy of Dermatology encourages patients and doctors to...

September 11, 2015

One Doctor's Story: Treating the Transgender Patient

By John C. Ferguson, MD, FACS Here in Waikiki, Honolulu, where I live with my...