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American College of Surgeons Advocates for Medicare Physician Payment Reform
[ad_1] Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C.: In testimony before the United States Senate Finance Committee Thursday, American College of Surgeons (ACS)…
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Smoking Is an Undertreated Risk Factor After a Cancer Diagnosis
[ad_1] Newswise — Key Takeaways There is high variability in the routine and widespread implementation of smoking assessment and treatment…
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Permitless Open Carry Laws May Lead to More Firearm-Related Suicides
[ad_1] Newswise — Key Takeaways Suicide by firearm rates increased 18% in nine years in states that began allowing firearm…
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Study Quantifies Dramatic Rise in School Shootings and Related Fatalities Since 1970
[ad_1] Newswise — Key Takeaways Incidence of school shootings increasing dramatically: In the 53 years leading up to May 2022,…
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American College of Surgeons Efforts Help Roll Back Restrictive Sedation Policy
[ad_1] Newswise — WASHINGTON, DC (January 25, 2024): The American College of Surgeons (ACS), with multiple other medical societies, has…
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Scooters Are Increasingly Associated with Traumatic Injuries that Require Surgery
[ad_1] Key takeaways The prevalence and severity of scooter-related injuries, as well as associated health care costs, have significantly increased…
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Dr. Jonathan Woodson Is Fourth Recipient of American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
[ad_1] Newswise — Boston (October 23, 2023): Retired USAR Major General Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS, MG, MC, renowned for…
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More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications
[ad_1] Key takeaways Using Fitbit activity tracking data, researchers identified patients who might be at higher risk of postoperative complications.…
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Media Advisory: Massachusetts Legislators and American College of Surgeons to Host News Conference in Support of STOP THE BLEED® Legislation
[ad_1] Newswise — BOSTON (October 20, 2023): Representatives from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) STOP THE BLEED® program, along…
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Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
[ad_1] Key takeaways This is the first study to examine the impact of school redistricting on firearm violence in urban…
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