Dr Carlos Chacon

Systematic reviews are critical for determining the quality of research in a certain field. They apply rigorous scientific methodologies and consider all studies to reduce research bias. Planning entails developing rigorous pre-specified processes and a PICO methodology (population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes). It also requires careful study selection. The most rigorous approach to gathering evidence is systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analyses. Nonetheless, the trustworthiness of primary research and the mechanism employed to pool data might increase their quality. To examine the overall quality of SRs published in three renowned plastic surgery journals between July 2019 and July 2020, we used A Measuring Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews to critically appraise their reporting requirements (AMSTAR). We also looked at the elements that affect the underlying methodology of these reports. There must be a more significant disparity in SR quality between plastic surgery and o...

The discipline of telemedicine , where patients may consult with their physicians through remote means like the internet, has been expanding quickly in recent years. Many people who need medical care but cannot get there might benefit from this easy and affordable alternative. Healthcare practitioners and underserved populations alike may benefit greatly from telemedicine. On the other hand, as the current COVID-19 epidemic shows, it also requires careful consideration of policy and compensation. Self-management by patients is another way that telemedicine helps them avoid hospitalization. Individuals with moderate symptoms are advised to rest at home while being closely observed. Checking in and out of clinics is one of many non-clinical duties that may be avoided with telehealth. This is a time-saver for both doctors and patients. Those with post-COVID issues should make every effort to maintain their health and productivity. Contact your primary care doctor, even if your symptoms se...

General surgery consultations have a complicated and sometimes varying role in patient treatment, depending on the doctor. To check progress and safety, consultations might be held before and after a planned surgery. To safely maximize surgical yield, a high-performing healthcare system must ensure that the majority of ambulatory general surgery patients get the specified elective surgery they need without the need for unforeseen emergencies or urgent treatments. A patient's medical requirements are ascertained during discussions with general surgeons, who also help to design surgical operations. They aid in determining the advantages and disadvantages of surgical therapy for each patient. For a surgeon to determine whether to do surgery and to track the course of the treatment, the findings of a patient's meeting with a surgeon are crucial. This may guarantee the patient's overall health and that any issues are dealt with as soon as they arise. According to studies, using...

If you want to become a plastic surgeon, you'll have to go through a lengthy and rigorous process. But if you're prepared to put in the work, this is one of the most gratifying medical specialties. A plastic surgeon must complete four years of college, followed by medical school and residency. In addition, a license to practice in the United States is required. If you have a passion for aesthetic surgery or desire to restore function after an injury, disease, or accident, being a plastic surgeon is the appropriate profession for you. It needs a high degree of academic and medical knowledge, a substantial amount of personal dedication, and a long time of study and training. During your undergraduate years, you will be required to attend pre-medical courses meant to prepare you for the rigors of medical school. There will be biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and statistics in these courses. While these prerequisites are not a guarantee of admittance to medical school, the...