Archive for November, 2006

My Nov 21st 2006 Hair Transplant with Dr. Ron Shapiro in Mpls.

They say that like money, you can never have enough hair. And who on this forum would ever object to more hair on top of their head? Call me greedy, but last week I went in and got 1,631 grafts (3,907 hairs) added to the top of my head. Yes, while others limp by with no [...]

Win a Free Hair Transplant and become a TV Star.

We’ve had our share of hair restoration super stars on this community in recent years. But apparently the TV world is catching on and would like to produce a reality based TV show in which several men will be selected to compete for a hair transplant procedure. Those casting this new show contacted Dr. Alan Bauman [...]

AMA: It’s not OK to use placebos deceptively

Doctors also should tell patients when laws require reporting of confidential data, and pharmacists should notify physicians when they refuse a prescription, delegates say.

Florida Supreme Court: Expert can’t rely on others’ views

A dissenting opinion said medical experts should be allowed to consult fellow physicians when forming a position on the standard of care.

Ethics forum considers duty of physicians in public positions

Delegates also discussed ethical considerations surrounding sedating terminally ill patients.