Obesity can be under or over-diagnosed when BMI alone as a criteria is used.
Instead, measuring for excess body fat and evaluating for obesity-related diseases is a more accurate method of diagnosing obesity.
See the new Definition and Diagnostic Criteria of Clinical Obesity commission statement, published in Lancet today: https://t.co/FqoMNYs4hJ
Today is the FINAL day to enroll in health insurance starting Feb 1, 2025. Go to https://t.co/GMiJfWyKnq NOW and make sure you get the coverage you need before it’s too late. #GetCovered
"You can’t really put the genie back in the bottle of pretending they don’t exist." - Dr. Devin O'Brien-Coon #TransHealth 🏳️⚧️⚕️https://t.co/3AFeYDkw0G
Exciting news! @metrohealthCLE has created an affordable silicone gel for patients undergoing vaginoplasty and other surgeries. Scar massage is vital for healing, but the cost of silicone gel can be a barrier. We're thrilled to make this important care step more accessible! 🏳️⚧️⚧️
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons plans to include gender-affirming surgeries in the plastic surgery training curriculum starting in 2025, under the direction of Dr. Rita Yang. 🏳️⚧️🇳🇿🇦🇺
https://t.co/apDeA5As97
The future of #surgery 🤖
Will augmented reality really help surgeons planning and performing more complex interventions?
🔗 https://t.co/NKGdub5G5k
@Apple#VisionPro#AppleAI
178 years ago the first #surgery under ether #anesthesia was successfully performed here at @MassGeneralNews !
Such an inspiring place for future #surgeons. I stopped by multiple times after surgery when in #Boston. Just to remind myself of where I’m aiming to be
#EtherDay
Introducing the new TENACIO™ Pump, powering the AMS 700™ IPP. See the design and how it works from inflation to deflation in the full animation video: https://t.co/BhhUeGkqA7
Finally out and open access!
📌 #Nonbinary individuals are less likely to undergo genital #genderaffirming surgery compared to binary people
This study highlights the need for personalized, equitable surgical care tailored to NBGQ individuals
🔗 https://t.co/8OJOIjWZzS
Smooth Operators: Listening to music in the OR can improve the speed and quality of wound closures, benefits communication between team members, and improves efficiency.
What's on your playlist?
This #FacultyFriday highlights Dr Joe Meleca! He is an extraordinary facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who always has some great tunes going in his OR 🎶🎵😊#FPRS#ENT#IamOto
Innovation can impact patients as well as physicians. The TENACIO™ Pump was designed with that in mind, factoring in common questions from both patients & HCPs. Watch the full video to see the TENACIO innovation story: https://t.co/MLSlaESQSM
@marcibdoc from @TransCareSinai and @wpath president opens our 2024 conference in Portugal! Very excited to have over 1300 attendees and an enormous number of scientific presentations! So much to learn!
Stanford Health Care is expanding their gender affirming care services and looking for an experienced surgical APP (PA or NP with RNFA).
https://t.co/Nk5KV4SlUe
We have reached a tipping point in the field of gender surgery wherein the focus has lrgly shifted from fighting for its acceptance as a treatment modality and increasing pts’ access to it toward ethical stewardship of this now-validated set of procedures.
https://t.co/AjPfTJYHb5
So amazed, inspired, and grateful for Dr. @CathcartRake and her efforts, leadership, and impact! She is able to bring a team together to deliver the best and does it with such grace and kindness! Cheers! Congrats super team on the publication! 👏