Obese Patients More Likely to Have Complications after Breast Surgery

April 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

A new study finds that your weight impacts your risk of complications after breast surgery. Obese patients are almost 12 times more likely to suffer from breast surgery complications compared to patients of normal weight. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University…

Study Examines Which Methods are Effective for Preventing Sunburn

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

Results of a new study that looked at the effectiveness of various techniques for preventing sunburn had some surprising findings. Although sunscreen is the most common sun protective behavior (30% of participants), it found frequent sunscreen use was not associated…

Updates on FDA Sunscreen Regulations

December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD

To help patients and consumers better understand how sunscreen can protect their skin from sun damage, the FDA sunscreen regulations have changed. Starting in 2012, all sunscreens labeled as having broad spectrum protection must prove their effectiveness in protecting the…

How Often to Get Botox to Maintain Effectiveness Studied

May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

For patients who like BOTOX® but wish to minimize the frequency of injections, they may be able to undergo treatment just twice a year, according to a study by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute that looked…

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