News You Can Use - October 14, 2013

Posted By American Med Spa Association, Monday, October 14, 2013

Fighting fat with BotoxNewspaper- slider
According to a report by Science Daily, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that Botox may be a promising weight loss tool, pursuant to positive experimental testing in rats. Could Botox be used as an alternative to treating obesity?
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Physician Marketing: Can direct mail still deliver?
Now that the business world is becoming more digital by the day, the old-fashioned method of mailing a postcard or pamphlet as a way of advertising your services seems outdated. But health care marketing experts say that direct mail is not dead yet …
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Where your lost clients went and how to get them back
According to reports from SkinInc, a startling percentage- 96% to be exact- of clients fail to communicate the reason for not returning to a skin care business for further treatment. So how do you avoid the cost of client loss?
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Health and fitness apps pose HIPAA risks for doctors
Although mobile apps are all the rage on the health and fitness scene, new reports indicate that these apps may compromise patient privacy and by recommending an app to your patients or clients, you may put yourself at risk for violating HIPAA …
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Radiation tattoo removals for breast cancer survivors
A timely article for breast cancer awareness month, ABC News reports that some breast cancer survivors are turning to lasers for removal of unwanted permanent tattoo dots from radiation treatments …
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