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US sees decline in number of general surgeons
Apr 21, 2008 |
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The number of general surgeons per 100,000 Americans has declined by more than 25 percent during the past 25 years, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Surgery.
Study reports current shortage of surgeons in Maryland likely to worsen
Mar 24, 2009 |
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New research published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals shortages of qualified surgeons in many regions of Maryland, especially in rural areas. Excessive administrative demand ...
Surgery in patients with RA is often 'too little, too late'
Jun 02, 2009 |
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A new study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that one of the most common conditions caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is best treated surgically, sooner rather than later.
Surgeon experience not associated with survival among trauma patients in a structured trauma program
Aug 18, 2009 |
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Within a structured trauma program, trauma patients are equally likely to survive if they are treated by a novice surgeon or by the experienced trauma director, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Su ...
Cardiothoracic surgeons projected to be in short supply by 2025
Jul 28, 2009 |
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Health and population trends could increase demand for cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States far greater than the supply - diminishing and delaying care, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American He ...
Burned out, depressed surgeons more likely to commit more major medical errors
Nov 23, 2009 |
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Surgeons who are burned out or depressed are more likely to say they had recently committed a major error on the job, according to the largest study to date on physician burnout. The new findings suggest that the mental well-being ...
Most women would choose surgical profession again
Jul 20, 2009 |
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Most women surgeons would choose their career again, although many would favor more options for part-time or other alternative work schedules, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Surgery.
New research projects shortage of general surgeons by 2010
Dec 01, 2008 |
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In less than two years, there may not be enough surgeons in U.S. hospitals to treat the critically injured or chronically ill.
Are breast cancer patients being kept in the dark?
Jul 07, 2009 |
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Despite the increase of breast reconstruction procedures performed in 2008, nearly 70 percent of women who are eligible for the procedure are not informed of the reconstructive options available to them, according to a recently ...
Implementation of acute care surgery service provides more timely patient care
Oct 09, 2009 |
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A new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that the establishment of an acute care surgery service can help surgeons at academic medical centers provide more timely ...
Mayo Clinic chest surgeons propose measures for indicating quality of lung surgery
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Even though 30,000 patients in the United States undergo lung surgery each year, no standard criteria exist to measure the quality of their care. In the current issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic surgeo ...
Kidney cancer surgery often determined by surgeons' practice style, not medical factors
Mar 10, 2008 |
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A new study reveals that the type of surgery a patient with kidney cancer receives depends more on the surgeon’s preference than on the patient’s tumor size, demographic characteristics, or general medical health. The findings ...
Surgical Instrument Size Studied
Jul 25, 2008 |
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The concept of one size fits all works with many things—smocks, baseball caps and inner tubes. But not disposable laparoscopic surgical instruments.
Should patients undergoing surgery take Aspirin?
Oct 23, 2006 |
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A national survey of Canadian surgeons by researchers at McMaster University found little consistency in their use of the blood thinner Aspirin in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Surgery residents satisfied with training, concerned with confidence, career motivation
Sep 22, 2009 |
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A survey of nearly 4,500 general surgery residents finds that the majority are satisfied with their training and relationships with faculty and peers, but also indicated concerns regarding motivations for pursuing surgical ...
