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This article reviews Professor Albert Cowdrey's book on World War II military medicine, highlighting its detailed accounts of battlefield care and the impact of disease and combat casualties.
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March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Private doctors in Hong Kong both prescribing and giving out medicine can have both good and bad effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing discusses the rise in unethical practices in the medical aesthetics field, particularly by non-health professionals offering high-level cosmetic procedures, and calls for experienced practitioners to voice their concerns in person to influence regulatory practices.
July 2023 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study analyzed the professional backgrounds of 4,405 aesthetic practitioners in the UK, revealing that 32% are doctors, 24% are dentists, and 13% are nurses, with significant representation from plastic surgery and dermatology among specialists.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” This article discusses the ethical views of Polish physicians on performance-enhancing substances and emphasizes the need to improve their knowledge to better address related issues in their patients, but it reports no new results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial highlighted concerns about the newly launched voluntary register for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the UK, reporting dissatisfaction from aesthetic doctors, dentists, and nurses who feel it inadequately protects the public by grouping medical professionals with non-medically trained individuals without mandatory regulation.
November 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the topic of non-physician owned practices and reports no new research findings.
March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reports on a Consent Agreement by the New York State Board charging Dr. Dennis Daly with professional misconduct related to unqualified and unlicensed practice.
7 citations
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This article discusses the growing public health concerns associated with the surge in online sales of prescription-only medicines, highlighting the need for regulatory action and public education to address potential risks.
January 2019 in “Urology Practice” This study observed that urologists are more likely than primary care physicians to prescribe a variety of alpha blockers and newer medications, indicating a broader awareness of treatment options for benign prostate enlargement.
4 citations
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December 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” This study observed that dermatologists and physicians who frequently treat male pattern hair loss have practices and attitudes that may create a favorable care environment compared to less experienced physicians.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study analyzed nail excision practices in the United States from 2012 to 2017, revealing that podiatrists performed 99% of these procedures, vastly outnumbering dermatologists, and showed a broad geographic distribution across the country.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece discusses the ethical implications of using unlicensed practitioners in hair restoration procedures, and does not present new clinical findings.
98 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This article discusses the shifting role of physicians in addressing performance-enhancing drug use in sports and highlights that the same benefits may be achieved through dietary and training advice, but it reports no new results.
January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This submission critiques policies on "effective referral" for euthanasia and assisted suicide, highlighting potential threats to physicians' civil liberties and suggesting revisions to uphold freedom of conscience in medical practice.
22 citations
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with a focus on white, female patients aged 40 to 59.
27 citations
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September 2000 in “JAMA” The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study discusses the prevalence and ethical considerations of off-label drug use in dermatology, emphasizing differing perspectives on informed consent between patients and physicians.
This narrative discusses the legal responsibilities of occupational health professionals, emphasizing the importance of their employment status and potential liabilities, but reports no new results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review from the 2013 Keogh Review found that non-surgical cosmetic interventions in the UK are largely unregulated, leaving patients with little protection or recourse.
30 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with dermatologists and plastic surgeons having the most experience per physician.
May 2025 in “The Surgeon”
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the legal considerations of delegating parts of hair restoration procedures to unlicensed personnel and reports no new results.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that although most patients recognize SMP as a medical procedure requiring physician oversight, many still receive treatment outside medical settings, underscoring the need for expanded access to physician-led services, enhanced public education, and strengthened regulatory enforcement for patient safety.
February 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial emphasizes the critical need for laser protection supervisors in the aesthetic sector due to a rise in laser-related claims attributed to inadequate training and safety protocol adherence, highlighting that better understanding and supervision can help mitigate risks.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This submission discusses the updated CPSO policy on human rights in healthcare, suggesting it imposes excessive requirements on physicians objecting to certain services for ethical reasons, and recommends a unified protection of conscience policy.
3 citations
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December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article reviews adolescent sexual behavior and emphasizes the importance of hormonal contraception for sexually active teenagers, suggesting that health care providers play a crucial role in addressing their reproductive needs.
May 2015 in “Primary Dental Journal” The conclusion is that improved training and oversight for cosmetic procedures are recommended to better protect patients.