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Released: 15-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EDT
New Research in March: Colorectal Cancer, Kidney Health, OR Supply Costs, and More
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) features new research on topics ranging from colorectal cancer and social vulnerability to operating room supply costs, the rise in school shootings since 1970, and the impact of permitless open carry laws on suicide rates, among others.

   
Released: 14-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Breast Cancer Diagnoses Plummeted During First Year of Pandemic
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

There was a 15-20% decrease in newly diagnosed breast cancer cases reported to American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer sites in 2020 compared to 2019.

Newswise: Smoking Is an Undertreated Risk Factor After a Cancer Diagnosis
Released: 13-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Smoking Is an Undertreated Risk Factor After a Cancer Diagnosis
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Baseline survey results of a national quality improvement project led by the American College of Surgeons describe the many challenges and missed opportunities these centers may face when trying to help patients quit smoking.

28-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Patients With Obesity and Kidney Failure May Be Newly Eligible for Kidney Transplants
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A collaborative study between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has introduced new hope for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also struggling with obesity. The study authors explored the outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery in ESRD patients and whether the surgery can improve their eligibility for kidney transplants. The findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

8-Mar-2024 1:00 PM EST
Permitless Open Carry Laws May Lead to More Firearm-Related Suicides
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

In states that relaxed firearm laws to allow openly carrying a loaded firearm in public without a permit, significantly more people died by firearms and suicide than in states without permitless open carry laws, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 6-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EST
Study Quantifies Dramatic Rise in School Shootings and Related Fatalities Since 1970
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The incidence of school shootings more than quadrupled over the past 53 years, according to a new study analyzing data from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). To curtail the trend and help prevent future school shootings, researchers offered five key steps to address the problem through a public health approach.

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Released: 5-Mar-2024 1:00 PM EST
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know about the Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Learn more from surgeon experts about the rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults.

15-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Study Reveals the Impact of Behavioral Health Disorders on Cancer Surgery Outcomes
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Researchers have discovered new insights into the relationship between cancer surgery outcomes and behavioral health disorders (BHDs), publishing their findings in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

7-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Gastric Bypass Improves Long-Term Diabetes Remission, Even After Weight Recurrence
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Adults who have obesity and Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 8-Feb-2024 11:00 AM EST
Pregnant Women Living in States with Limited Access to Abortion Face Higher Levels of Intimate Partner Homicide
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Particularly by firearms, increasing rates of intimate partner homicide of women who are pregnant or recently pregnant are occurring in states that have limited access to abortion.

Released: 25-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
American College of Surgeons Efforts Help Roll Back Restrictive Sedation Policy
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons, with multiple other medical societies, has successfully advocated for the delay of a harmful Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts medical policy that would restrict the use of monitored anesthesia care during colorectal and other GI procedures.

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Released: 25-Jan-2024 11:00 AM EST
Vascular Verification Program Verifies First Three Outpatient Centers
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS), with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), has verified the first three outpatient centers as part of the recently launched Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP).

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Released: 24-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
5 Tips for Preventing Winter Injuries
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Orthopaedic surgeons with the American College of Surgeons offer their top tips for preventing slips and falls during the winter season.

9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Study Reveals Key Factors in Surgeons' Opioid Prescribing Patterns
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Researchers revealed new insights into the patterns and predictors of opioid prescribing after surgery in a comprehensive county-level study across the United States.

Released: 10-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
American College of Surgeons Receives Grant to Improve Diagnostic Feedback in Geriatric Emergency Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has been awarded a $100,000 planning grant to enhance diagnostic accuracy in clinical registries, with a particular focus on the care of older adult patients undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS).

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Released: 9-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
Scooters Are Increasingly Associated with Traumatic Injuries that Require Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The prevalence and severity of scooter-related injuries, as well as associated health care costs, have significantly increased in the U.S., a new JACS study finds.

29-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Novel Screening Tool and Recovery Program May Help Reduce Mental Health Problems After Trauma
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

27-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Prioritizing Circulation Before the Airway in Trauma May Improve Outcomes for Patients with Massive Bleeding
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

For trauma patients suffering from massive blood loss, a care approach that emphasizes halting bleeding and restoring circulation first, rather than the traditional approach of restoring the airway first, can help improve the survival and overall outcomes of these patients, according to a literature review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Donation to American College of Surgeons Foundation Will Fund Critical Research into Surgical Adhesions
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is launching a new initiative focused on the pervasive issue of surgical adhesions, generously supported by a donation from the Carlino family to the ACS Foundation.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
American College of Surgeons Releases the Revised Best Practices Guidelines in Geriatric Trauma Management
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Recognizing the unique challenges and increasing incidence of trauma in the geriatric population, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has announced a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to optimize trauma care for older adults.

Newswise: Pediatric urologist Anthony Atala, MD, FACS, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, elected Chair of ACS Board of Regents
Released: 15-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Pediatric urologist Anthony Atala, MD, FACS, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, elected Chair of ACS Board of Regents
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Anthony Atala, MD, FACS, a distinguished pediatric urologist from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been named the new Chair of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Regents. The announcement of his election to a one-year term came following the ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Newswise: Dr. Beth Sutton, Esteemed General Surgeon, Is ACS President-Elect
Released: 8-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Dr. Beth Sutton, Esteemed General Surgeon, Is ACS President-Elect
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

General surgeon and seasoned leader, Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS, has been elected as the 2023-2024 President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Newswise: American College of Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened
Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
American College of Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) urges more Americans to take advantage of life-saving lung cancer screening.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Seventy-Eight ACS NSQIP Hospitals Recognized for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient Care
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized 78 of an eligible 615 hospitals participating in the adult program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022.

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Released: 27-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
The AI Revolution: Surgeons Share Insights on Integrating AI into Surgical Care
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A panel of leading surgeons convened recently to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern surgical practices. The surgeons, all pioneers in adopting AI into their work and studying potential applications, illustrated how this technology is revolutionizing patient care before, during, and after surgery.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
American College of Surgeons Honors Seven Members with Surgical Humanitarian and Volunteerism Awards
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Seven surgeons have received the 2023 American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards in recognition of their selfless efforts as volunteer surgeons who provide care to medically underserved patients.

Newswise: Dr. Jonathan Woodson Is Fourth Recipient of American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
Released: 23-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Dr. Jonathan Woodson Is Fourth Recipient of American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Retired USAR Major General Dr. Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS, MG, MC, was honored with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award during the ACS Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: A Cancer Survival Calculator Is Being Developed Using Artificial Intelligence
18-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
A Cancer Survival Calculator Is Being Developed Using Artificial Intelligence
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool for estimating a newly diagnosed cancer patient’s chances for surviving long term, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
18-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Tattoo removal may help to reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles, according to study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
19-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Reliable Patient Education Materials on Breast Cancer Are Difficult to Access
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Women with breast cancer must often make complex decisions about surgery and treatment options during an already stressful time in their lives, and many of these women may turn to the wide variety of materials available online. New research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 has found that reliable educational materials about breast surgery are not only difficult to assess but are also presented at much higher reading levels than recommended.

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19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
An Injured Child’s Chance of Surviving Improves When Treated at a Trauma Center Prepared to Care for Children
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Children initially treated at trauma centers with the highest level of preparedness to care for children, called pediatric readiness, are significantly less likely to die than those initially treated at trauma facilities with lower pediatric readiness levels, new research shows. The findings are being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Adjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
19-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Pediatric Trauma More Common During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Children in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new research being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications
18-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Patients who recorded more walking activity prior to surgery, regardless of complexity of the operation or their health status, showed 51% reduced odds for postoperative complications than less active patients, according to research findings being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Released: 20-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Honorary Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons Awarded to Seven Prominent Surgeons from Around the World
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Honorary Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) will be awarded to seven prominent surgeons from around the world during the upcoming Convocation ceremony, which will precede the opening of the ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Clinical Congress is one of the largest educational meetings of surgeons in the world.

Newswise: American College of Surgeons Foundation Honors Exceptional Commitment of Two Surgeons with the Distinguished Philanthropist Award
Released: 20-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
American College of Surgeons Foundation Honors Exceptional Commitment of Two Surgeons with the Distinguished Philanthropist Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation acknowledges exemplary investment in the mission of the College by presenting the Distinguished Philanthropist Award to two remarkable recipients at the upcoming ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. This award is the ACS Foundation’s highest and most significant honor.

Released: 20-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Media Advisory: Massachusetts Legislators and American College of Surgeons to Host News Conference in Support of STOP THE BLEED® Legislation
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Representatives from the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program, along with Massachusetts state legislators, will host a news conference on Monday, October 23, in support of recent STOP THE BLEED® legislation.

Newswise: Miami Pediatric Surgeon Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, FRCS, FAAP, Is Next President of the American College of Surgeons
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Miami Pediatric Surgeon Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, FRCS, FAAP, Is Next President of the American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

World-renowned pediatric surgeon and prolific physician-scientist Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, FRCS, FAAP, will be installed for a one-year term as the 104th President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Sunday evening, October 22, during the Convocation ceremony that precedes the opening of the ACS Clinical Congress 2023. The Clinical Congress, one of the largest educational meetings of surgeons in the world, is convening in Boston, Massachusetts, this year.

Newswise: NCI Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
NCI Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, a renowned oncologic surgeon and cancer researcher who has served as the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since October 2022, will receive the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. Each year, the ACS Scientific Forum Committee gives this award to an individual who exemplifies the clinical, research, and educational achievements of a successful academic surgeon.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Media Alert: Experts to Discuss Better Surgical Care through AI
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Surgeons at the forefront of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve surgical care will discuss the potential uses and ability of AI to predict adverse events and prevent complications in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings during a news briefing at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on October 23.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:30 PM EDT
American College of Surgeons’ High School Program Will Foster Next Generation of Surgeons in Boston on October 25
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

On Wednesday, October 25 in Boston, the American College of Surgeons will host its annual A Day with the American College of Surgeons High School Program, which introduces historically excluded high school students to the joys of having a career in medicine.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Cancer Experts Available to Discuss Continued Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Care
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Cancer researchers attending the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston will share recent national data on cancer trends related to the pandemic.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Last Chance: Register in Advance for Media Credentials to Cover American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2023
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Members of the media can still apply to cover the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 11:00 AM EDT
American College of Surgeons Releases Online Version of Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Course
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

In a world where unexpected emergencies and natural disasters are ever-present, preparedness is paramount. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) recently released the online version of its Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (eDMEP) course, making this important content accessible to a wider audience.

Newswise: San Antonio Surgeon Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS, Will Receive Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons
Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
San Antonio Surgeon Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS, Will Receive Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS, a trauma surgeon from San Antonio, Texas, will receive this year’s Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Newswise: Otologist-Neurotologist Sujana S. Chandrasekhar Honored with Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Otologist-Neurotologist Sujana S. Chandrasekhar Honored with Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Otologist-neurotologist Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, FACS is the recipient of the 2023 American College of Surgeons (ACS) Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award.

Released: 10-Oct-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Sixty-Three Esteemed Surgical Educators Inducted Into the Sixth Cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Sixty-three esteemed surgical educators were inducted into the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® October 6, an honorary distinction that recognizes preeminent surgical educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.

Released: 5-Oct-2023 4:00 PM EDT
American College of Surgeons Endorses Find It Early Act
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) strongly supports the Find it Early Act (H.R. 3086).

29-Sep-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Surgical Scorecards May Cut Cost of Surgical Procedures Without Impacting Outcomes
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A tool for evaluating the overall cost of a surgical procedure, called a scorecard, helps reduce costs of surgical procedures between 5% and 20% without adversely affecting clinical outcomes.

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Released: 2-Oct-2023 2:00 PM EDT
What Everyone Should Know about Breast Cancer
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast surgeons with the ACS discuss what every woman should know about breast cancer — and why caring for patients through survivorship remains an important, yet often under-addressed, issue for many women.



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