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JACS Study Explores Risk of Cardiac Complication in Elderly Trauma Patients

April 9, 2024

A new study in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) found that coronary artery calcification, identified through chest computed tomography, has a significant correlation with cardiac complications in the geriatric trauma population. Lead author Sarah King reviews more detailed findings and recommendations in a JACS talking points video.

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New ACS Statement Addresses Need for Surgeons to Sustain Lifelong Competency
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New ACS Statement Addresses Need for Surgeons to Sustain Lifelong Competency

Updating a statement released in 2015, the ACS recommends implementation of a “comprehensive, whole-of-career testing strategy for all surgeons and surgical trainees regardless of age and experience.”
Blue Ribbon Committee Outlines Opportunities to Advance Surgical Training
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Blue Ribbon Committee Outlines Opportunities to Advance Surgical Training

The Second Blue Ribbon Committee has released a new report on surgical education.

Register for the 2024 ACS Quality and Safety Conference
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Register for the 2024 ACS Quality and Safety Conference

The theme for QSC 2024 is the Power of Value: Expanding Your Impact.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarize important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Hear about What’s Ahead for ACS Cancer Programs
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Hear about What’s Ahead for ACS Cancer Programs

Listen to ACS Cancer Programs leaders provide key insights and lessons learned from the recent Cancer Conference.
Combined Chapter Meeting in Utah Mixes Science, Conversations with Olympic Athletes
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Combined Chapter Meeting in Utah Mixes Science, Conversations with Olympic Athletes

Dr. Nancy Gantt reports on the recent combined annual meetings for three ACS chapters.
Save Pages and Articles Using the My Bookmarks Feature on Your Surgeon’s Dashboard
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Save Pages and Articles Using the My Bookmarks Feature on Your Surgeon’s Dashboard

Learn how to use the "My Bookmarks" feature on the Surgeon's Dashboard to save facs.org articles and pages.
Application Deadlines Near for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators 2024 Cohort
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Application Deadlines Near for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators 2024 Cohort

Applications and nominations for the 2024 cohort are due on April 16.
Surgeons Worldwide Mourn Passing of Dr. Ted Copeland
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Surgeons Worldwide Mourn Passing of Dr. Ted Copeland

Renowned breast cancer surgeon and ACS Past-President Dr. Edward Copeland passed away March 31, 2024, at the age of 86.
Apply by April 30 for Oweida Rural/Small Community Scholarships
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Apply by April 30 for Oweida Rural/Small Community Scholarships

The Nizar N. Oweida, MD, FACS, Scholarship program annually offers up to three awards of $5,000 each.

Register for Free Webinar on Technical Standards for Thyroid Cancer Surgery
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Register for Free Webinar on Technical Standards for Thyroid Cancer Surgery

The ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons will host a free, 90-minute educational webinar on May 20.