April 18, 2025

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

New Surgical Research in April: Preoperative Weight Loss, Opioid Stewardship, Motion Tracking for Surgical Education, and More | Newswise

New Surgical Research in April: Preoperative Weight Loss, Opioid Stewardship, Motion Tracking for Surgical Education, and More | Newswise

David Bale08 mins

CHICAGO — The April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), which includes research presented at the Southern Surgical Association 136th Annual Meeting, features new findings including the impact of academic medical centers on other nearby hospitals, whether liver injury affects rates of venous thromboembolism in trauma patients, and the role of…

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New Surgical Research in April: Preoperative Weight Loss, Opioid Stewardship, Motion Tracking for Surgical Education, and More | Newswise

American College of Surgeons Supports Passing of Bleeding Control Legislation in Virginia | Newswise

David Bale07 mins

Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2025) — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the General Assembly of Virginia for enacting House Bill 1700, which requires all public elementary and high schools in Virginia to provide bleeding control equipment on campus and place kits in accessible locations. The bill was signed into law on March 21 by Governor…

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Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia but Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions | Newswise

Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia but Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions | Newswise

David Bale012 mins

Key Takeaways: Appalachia is not uniform: There are important distinctions in cancer diagnoses and deaths among different regions of Appalachia, with certain areas of Central Appalachia experiencing the highest rates of cancer incidence and deaths among the greater Appalachian region. Higher death rates from cancers that can be caught early with screening: Although the region…

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