The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster Jaws may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are available for media interviews to discuss the medical treatment of shark bites as well as other kinds of injuries beachgoers may encounter during summer.
With summer in full swing, many people spend more time engaging in their favorite activities outdoors, which causes an increase in injury rates. Learn more from Dr. Campbell who offers key tips to keep safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer.
Kenji Inaba, MD, FACS, discusses why, as a trauma surgeon, he encourages everyone to get trained to STOP THE BLEED®. Learn more from Dr. Inaba about the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program and how these skills can save lives.
In recent decades, there has been an alarming rise in the incidence of colorectal cancer in adults under the age of 50. Learn more from American College of Surgeons experts about efforts to address this concerning trend.
Rates of advanced prostate cancer are on the rise, according to a new annual report from the American Cancer Society. Learn from American College of Surgeons experts about what the public should know about this concerning trend—and what men can do to protect their health.
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