For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
New deep-learning framework identifies non-addictive pain relief options
An estimated one in five Americans live with chronic pain and current treatment options leave much to be desired.
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