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Take Advantage of Advance Registration Discounts and Meet Your CME Needs at Clinical Congress 2024

October 8, 2024

In addition to sessions of broad clinical interest and networking opportunities, one of the most valuable elements of Clinical Congress is access to a vast selection of opportunities for attendees to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits that meet content, compliance, and site survey regulatory requirements.

Financial Abuse, Firearms Are Foci of New IPV Awareness Materials

October 8, 2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which includes Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month. IPV occurs between romantic partners, can happen to anyone, and can come in various forms. Abuse is not just physical; it presents as mental, financial, and emotional abuse, as well.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

October 8, 2024 Issue

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New Studies Support Core Principles of ACS Quality Verification Program

Learn how the evidence supports the validity of the ACS QVP standards for safe, high-quality care.

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Georgia Chapter Meeting Mixes Fun and Scientific Discovery

Read Dr. Beth Sutton's highlights from the Georgia Chapter's August meeting.

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General Surgeons and Surgical Oncologists: Register for Webinar on Pulmonary Resection

Tune in October 31 to hear Drs. Tina Heiken, Matthew Facktor and Nirmal Veeramachaneni discuss evidence behind CoC Standard 5.8.

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Only a Few Spots Remain for March Surgeons as Leaders Course

The course features meetings with expert faculty, discussion of challenges identified by course attendees, and more.

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Discover ACS Member Discount Programs for Medical Liability Insurance, Travel, and More

Don't miss out on discount programs that come with your ACS membership!

You Are Invited to Clinical Congress

October 8, 2024

With Clinical Congress 2024 less than 2 weeks away (October 19–22) in San Francisco, Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, Vice-Chair of the Board of Regents, shares a special invitation for all members of the House of Surgery.

Dr. Michelassi highlights exciting new changes to the meeting and details what to expect at Convocation, the Opening Ceremony, and throughout the scientific program.

Webinar Underscores Importance of Being a Surgery Champion

October 8, 2024

The recording is now available of a recent webinar highlighting the significance of being a champion in surgery. Panelists, including Drs. Paula Ferrada, Isabella Frigerio, and Jana Macleod, provided valuable insights on what to consider when choosing a champion, and how champions can significantly bolster the careers of surgeons—especially female surgeons.

Literature Selections

Stop the Bleed Principles Can Be Successfully Taught to Children

Read about the reported outcomes of an effort to train children ages 5–13 years in Stop the Bleed techniques.

Study Examines the Barriers to Patient Participation and Adherence to Prehabilitation Programs

Learn about potential barriers hindering patients' adherence to prehabilitation program components.

Can Aspirin Be Paused Perioperatively in Patients with Coronary Stents Undergoing Low-Risk Surgery?

Authors discuss the potential risks of continuing aspirin pre- and post- operatively in DES patients.

Past Issues

Brief Reviews

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Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.

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Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.

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Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.

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