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African American patients on Medicaid are less likely to undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

Waltham — February 21, 2024 — African American patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are less likely to receive surgical treatment, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, ...
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PRESS ROOM: Dr. Steven Williams makes history as first African American president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

(Black PR Wire) AUSTIN, Texas – Dr. Steven Williams, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Tri Valley Plastic Surgery in Dublin, Calif., was named president of the American Society of Plastic ...
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Breast reconstruction preferences among African American women – new data from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

August 28, 2025 — For African American patients undergoing mastectomy, the risk of complications and the postoperative appearance of the breast are among the important drivers of preferences about ...
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Kenya’s first plastic and reconstructive surgery, regenerative medicine hospital starts in Nairobi

Avane Plastic Surgery Hospital opend in Nairobi, offering local cosmetic and reconstructive surgery options to meet rising ...