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Released: 20-Oct-2024 5:00 PM EDT
ACS Foundation Honors Dr. Raghuvir Gelot with Distinguished Philanthropist Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The ACS Foundation acknowledges exemplary investment in the mission of the ACS by presenting the Distinguished Philanthropist Award to a remarkable recipient, Raghuvir Gelot, MD, FACS.

Newswise: Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. Named Next JACS Editor-In-Chief
Released: 20-Oct-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. Named Next JACS Editor-In-Chief
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has named Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA, FACS, MAMSE, as the next Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 20-Oct-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Eight Renowned Surgeons Receive Honorary ACS Fellowship
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Honorary Fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) were awarded to eight highly recognized surgeons from around the world.

Released: 20-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Breast Surgeon Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, Is New Chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, will begin a two-year term as the new chair of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Newswise: Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery from Surgery
14-Oct-2024 2:25 PM EDT
Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery from Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Looking for a creative way to quicken your recovery from surgery? The key may be found in listening to music, according to research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Fransisco, California.

Newswise: Cancer Diagnoses Linked to Lasting Financial Challenges, Studies Find
15-Oct-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Cancer Diagnoses Linked to Lasting Financial Challenges, Studies Find
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A diagnosis of cancer can take a toll on more than a person’s health. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that financial fallout can follow patients with cancer and their families in the form of bankruptcy, lower credit scores, and other forms of financial challenges years after a cancer diagnosis.

Newswise: Groundbreaking Surgical Technique Makes Combined Face and Whole-Eye Transplantation a Reality
14-Oct-2024 5:40 PM EDT
Groundbreaking Surgical Technique Makes Combined Face and Whole-Eye Transplantation a Reality
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

An explanation of how an NYU Langone Health surgical team performed the world’s first combined face and whole-eye transplantation will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. Their achievement demonstrates the feasibility of transplanting an entire eye alongside a face transplant.

Newswise: ACS Program Cuts Surgical Deaths and Improves Care for Older Adults, Studies Show
14-Oct-2024 2:40 PM EDT
ACS Program Cuts Surgical Deaths and Improves Care for Older Adults, Studies Show
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Implementing the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program can reduce rates of death after surgery and increase the percentage of patients with documentation standards, such as advanced care directives, according to two studies being presented at the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Newswise: How Liver Tissue from the International Space Station may Transform Tissue Engineering
16-Oct-2024 5:30 PM EDT
How Liver Tissue from the International Space Station may Transform Tissue Engineering
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

An “out-of-this-world” project has the potential to transform the future of tissue engineering and liver transplantation through innovative research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Newswise:Video Embedded bariatric-surgery-is-more-cost-effective-than-newer-weight-loss-drugs-alone
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16-Oct-2024 5:25 PM EDT
Bariatric Surgery Is More Cost Effective Than Newer Weight Loss Drugs Alone
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Newer weight loss drugs are cost effective in the long term only when combined with bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. Further, a second study presented at the meeting found that this increasingly popular class of weight loss drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RA, appears safe and may be a novel approach to treating obesity when used before bariatric surgery.

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16-Oct-2024 5:50 PM EDT
For Younger Adults, a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Impacts Their Lives Much Differently Than Older Adults
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. Additionally, young patients living with colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives, which are different from the impact the disease* has on older adults, according to two studies being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.

14-Oct-2024 2:35 PM EDT
Emotional and Financial Concerns of Breast Cancer Patients Are Often Unmet
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Although breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in women, finding support during treatment and through survivorship can be incredibly challenging. An analysis of posts from breast cancer patients on the popular online forum Reddit found that many breast cancer patients often struggle with several unmet emotional and financial concerns during treatment and long after.

14-Oct-2024 5:45 PM EDT
Preoperative Nutrition Program Cuts Surgery Costs and Complications
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A system-wide preoperative nutrition program improves patient outcomes and offers the potential for substantial cost savings for health care systems, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. The study findings highlight the value of using nutrients to support the immune system before surgery to reduce hospital stays and decrease postoperative complications.

Newswise: General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
Released: 17-Oct-2024 10:50 AM EDT
General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has spent much of her career balancing private practice with leadership roles at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will become the 105th president of the ACS.

Newswise: Mary T. Hawn, MD, MPH, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Mary T. Hawn, MD, MPH, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Mary T. Hawn, MD, MPH, FACS, a distinguished leader in surgical research, education, and clinical care, will be honored with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. The award recognizes a surgeon who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, research, and education, mirroring the achievements of the late Dr. Owen H. Wangensteen, a trailblazing figure in academic surgery.

Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
American College of Surgeons Honors Five Surgeons with 2024 Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Five surgeons will be recognized for their remarkable efforts to deliver medical care to underserved communities, receiving the 2024 American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards. These awards highlight their selfless dedication to improving access to surgical care in areas of great need.

Newswise: Dr. David B. Hoyt Will Receive American College of Surgeons Lifetime Achievement Award
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Dr. David B. Hoyt Will Receive American College of Surgeons Lifetime Achievement Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) will present David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, with the ACS Lifetime Achievement Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hoyt is the sixth recipient of the award in the ACS’ more than 110-year history.

Newswise: Pediatric Surgeon Barbara J. Pettitt, MD, MHPE, FACS, Receives Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Pediatric Surgeon Barbara J. Pettitt, MD, MHPE, FACS, Receives Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Barbara J. Pettitt, MD, MHPE, FACS, a surgeon educator from Emory University whose career has combined pediatric surgical care with roles that have advanced education for surgeons in training, is the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award.

Newswise: Dr. C. William Schwab Will Receive the American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Dr. C. William Schwab Will Receive the American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

C. William Schwab, MD, FACS, FRCS (Commander, USN), will receive the Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Newswise: Madison Surgeon Dr. Layton Rikkers Will Receive Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Madison Surgeon Dr. Layton Rikkers Will Receive Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Layton F. Rikkers, MD, FACS, an emeritus professor of hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will receive the Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) — the ACS’ highest honor — at the Convocation ceremony during the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.



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