ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional Survival’
Some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with “meaningful” long-term outcomes.
3-Mar-2022 7:05 AM EST
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John H. Calhoon Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Cardiothoracic surgeon John H. Calhoon, MD, from The University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health) at San Antonio, was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
30-Jan-2022 7:05 PM EST
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Two Honored for Outstanding Achievement, Exemplary Leadership in Cardiothoracic Surgery
In recognition of extraordinary efforts and steadfast service, Joseph A. Dearani, MD, and Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, each have been presented with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
30-Jan-2022 7:00 PM EST
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Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status May Impact Patient Outcomes after Heart Surgery
Patients with mitral valve disease who live in disadvantaged communities are more likely to experience complications and are at higher risk for death after surgery than those with higher socioeconomic status .
28-Jan-2022 1:50 PM EST
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Thomas K. Waddell Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
Internationally recognized medical researcher, surgeon, and professor Thomas K. Waddell, MD, MSc, PhD, was honored with the 2022 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
29-Jan-2022 11:00 AM EST
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New Practice Guideline Addresses Diagnosis, Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD). The guideline...
21-Jan-2022 6:05 AM EST
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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships
Through a collaborative effort between The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), two standout young surgeons recently each received $20,000 in fellowship grants to learn new techniques...
19-Jan-2022 11:55 AM EST
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Media Advisory: Register for STS Annual Meeting
Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons VIRTUAL 58th Annual Meeting.
17-Jan-2022 11:05 AM EST
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Ergonomics in Surgery – The Athlete in the Operating Room
The parallels between surgery and elite athletics are many. You must be on your game at all times and ready to instantly execute precise movements.
8-Apr-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Expert Available to Discuss Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
18-Mar-2021 11:35 AM EDT
The Pandemic’s Byproduct: Work-Life Integration, At Last
Dr. Mara B. Antonoff shares how working from home and virtual meetings have improved her work-life balance and advocates for keeping some of these protocols in place after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
27-May-2020 3:05 PM EDT
Cardiothoracic Surgery in the COVID Crisis: Global Summit on Reactivating Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs
This special worldwide STS webinar focused on the recovery of cardiothoracic surgery in the post-COVID era. STS President Joseph A. Dearani, MD, was joined by cardiothoracic surgeon leaders from around the world.
19-May-2020 12:40 PM EDT
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Cardiothoracic Surgeons Offer Compassion, Perseverance, and Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Vinod H. Thourani describes how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients and how the specialty is uniquely equipped to handle the high-intensity work of actively managing COVID-19 patients.
6-May-2020 12:45 PM EDT
Smoking Increases Risk for COVID-19 Complications—So It’s a Great Time to Quit
It is well known that smoking results in worse outcomes in people with pneumonia or influenza, and we are learning that smoking can pose significant risks in those with COVID-19.
14-Apr-2020 4:05 PM EDT
Internationally Recognized Cardiothoracic Surgeon Available for Comment on Aortic Dissection
8-Mar-2020 10:45 AM EDT
Expert Available to Discuss NELSON Trial and Lung Cancer Screening
30-Jan-2020 10:55 AM EST
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