There is a species of jellyfish that exists only in one lake on this entire planet. Every morning, before the sun rises,…
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When I was five years old, I wanted to be Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. I admired her because I, too, had long,…
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Separating fact from fiction had once been her favorite activity. Going over research with a fine-toothed comb, she caught the inaccuracies that…
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Narcotics are not necessary for recovery after plastic surgery
by Lawrence Iteld MD April 7, 2019When it comes to plastic surgery, I have found that many people — doctors included — expect post-surgical pain, so they plan…
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When we all lived in villages, knowing individual merchants allowed you to identify and avoid the cheats. As we urbanized, brand names…
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A plastic surgeon explains the dangers of the Brazilian butt lift
by Patrick Hsu MD February 28, 2019The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a procedure that enhances the buttocks through fat transfer. Excess fat is harvested from other areas…
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In the third year of medical school, we were granted a three-month elective, during which we were encouraged to work at another…
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I could hear the scream from across the room. It was shrill and filled with panic. Any parent can identify the difference…