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UrduHackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center, which are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health for open heart surgery, have earned distinguished three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for their patient care and exemplary outcomes in adult cardiac surgery.
Tag: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Thomas MacGillivray, MD, has been elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. MacGillivray is the physician executive director of Cardiac Surgery at MedStar Health and chairman of Cardiac Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and AstraZeneca Join Forces to Accelerate Lung Cancer and Disparities Research, Education
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has entered into a partnership with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in an effort to advance and improve lung cancer treatment and eliminate disparities in health care.
Medicare Cuts Ignore Realities of Pandemic and Will Harm Patient Care
The Surgical Care Coalition urges Congress to stop the harmful Medicare cuts that will take effect in less than two months and will limit patient access to needed care; Majority of the U.S. House supports stopping the cuts.
New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) applaud Representatives Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), for introducing the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act of 2021.
Chewing Gum after Heart Surgery May Help Relieve Gut Problems
Chewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don’t use this generally safe and simple intervention.
Patient-Centered Protocols Help Eliminate Excess Opioid Use after Lung Surgery
Lung surgery patients who utilize a comprehensive, evidence-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program require fewer opioid prescriptions when discharged and this effect was sustained over the 4-year study period.
Reducing Need for Blood Transfusion during Heart Surgery Is Focus of New Practice Guideline
Four leading medical specialty societies released a new clinical practice guideline that includes recommendations for reducing blood loss during heart surgery and improving patient outcomes. The document is a multidisciplinary collaboration among The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology, and Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management.
Aortic Condition More Deadly in Women than in Men
Women who experience acute aortic dissection—a spontaneous and catastrophic tear in one of the body’s main arteries—not only are older and have more advanced disease than men when they seek medical care, but they also are more likely to die, according to research published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Sen. John Boozman Recognized for Longstanding Commitment to Health Care Policies
US Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named Legislator of the Year by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for his outstanding legislative contributions that impact cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients.
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Nguyen
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Tom Nguyen from the University of California San Francisco.
Physician and Patient Groups Call On CMS to Update Medicare Lung Cancer Screening Coverage
STS—in collaboration with the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer and the American College of Radiology—formally requested that CMS update its coverage policies to reflect the new USPSTF lung cancer screening guidelines.
Sean C. Grondin Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Cardiothoracic surgeon Sean C. Grondin, MD, MPH, FRCSC, from the University of Calgary, today was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization’s virtual 57th Annual Meeting.
Alan M. Speir Honored for Remarkable Contributions to Cardiothoracic Surgery Advocacy
Esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon Alan M. Speir, MD, is the recipient of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2021 Distinguished Service Award, which was presented today during the Society’s virtual 57th Annual Meeting.
ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
Select patients born with heart defects and who undergo congenital heart surgery recover with few complications and reduced opioid use when a comprehensive, evidence-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is used, according to research presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Women Undergo Less Aggressive Open Heart Surgery, Experience Worse Outcomes than Men
Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery, according to a scientific presentation at the 57th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Edward L. Bove Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
Internationally recognized and widely admired cardiothoracic surgeon Edward L. Bove, MD, today was awarded the 2021 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization’s virtual 57th Annual Meeting.
Media Advisory: Save the Date for Virtual STS Annual Meeting
Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons VIRTUAL 57th Annual Meeting. This interactive, fully digital experience—expected to be unlike anything that the specialty has experienced to date—will feature thought-provoking lectures, practice-changing science, and cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
Free Webinar—Next Steps in Eradicating COVID-19: Emerging Treatments and Vaccines
In this free STS webinar, Next Steps in Eradicating COVID-19: Emerging Treatments and Vaccines, STS President Dr. Joseph Dearani will talk with infectious disease experts from the White House Coronavirus Task Force and Mayo Clinic about promising new treatments and preventive measures.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Condemns Racism, Racial Inequities in Health Care
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons shares a message condemning racism, racial inequities in health care
‘Vibrant’ Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialty Faces Considerable Challenges Head-On
Heart and lung surgeons are fully aware of the difficulties that exist in the intensely demanding and competitive specialty of cardiothoracic surgery; even still, they report being extremely satisfied with their jobs—more so than ever before.
Smoking Increases Risk for COVID-19 Complications—So It’s a Great Time to Quit
It is well known that smoking results in worse outcomes in people with pneumonia or influenza, and we are learning that smoking can pose significant risks in those with COVID-19.
STS Develops Resource Utilization Tool for Cardiac Surgery During COVID-19
To assist health care providers in triaging adult cardiac surgery cases, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has developed an interactive resource utilization prediction tool.
How Will COVID-19 Impact My Upcoming Surgery?
If you or a loved one just had a scheduled cardiac or thoracic operation postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you are not alone.
COVID-19: the US Perspective
Dr. T. Sloane Guy describes how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and patients in the US and what it means for the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.
Frailty May Be Highly Predictive of Complications, Death in Patients with Mitral Valve Disease
Frailty measurements have become increasingly important in assessing surgical risk in patients with mitral valve disease, and research published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery shows that frailty plays a significant role in outcomes following mitral valve procedures.
COVID-19: the Hong Kong Perspective
Dr. Alan D. L. Sihoe offers an international perspective on COVID-19 and shares his personal experience and thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected Hong Kong and what it means for the rest of the world.
Internationally Recognized Cardiothoracic Surgeon Available for Comment on Aortic Dissection
Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, is Director of the Thoracic Aortic Surgery Program at Penn Medicine, a multidisciplinary program encompassing all aspects of aortic disease, including thoracic aortic reconstruction and Marfan syndrome. He also is Vice Chief of the Division of…
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Announces $1.1 million in New Funding for Cardiothoracic Surgery Grants
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF)—the charitable arm of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)—has awarded 29 new grants totaling $1,047,500 in support of research and education programs in cardiothoracic surgery.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives!
Dr. Douglas E. Wood describes the findings from the NELSON Trial and what they mean for policy and program development for lung cancer early detection through CT screening.
Expert Available to Discuss NELSON Trial and Lung Cancer Screening
WHO: Douglas E. Wood, MD, from the University of Washington in Seattle, is a world-renowned surgeon in thoracic oncology. Dr. Wood is a national and international leader in the management of lung and esophageal cancer. He has used that expertise…
Magdi Habib Yacoub Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
Legendary heart-lung transplant surgeon, researcher, and professor Sir Magdi Habib Yacoub, MD, today was honored with the 2020 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization’s 56th Annual Meeting.
Two Honored for Remarkable Achievement and Outstanding Leadership in Cardiothoracic Surgery
In recognition of exemplary efforts and steadfast service, Robert L. Kormos, MD, and Robert A. Wynbrandt, JD, each have been presented with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 Distinguished Service Award at the Society’s 56th Annual Meeting.
Joseph A. Dearani Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Cardiothoracic surgeon Joseph A. Dearani, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, today was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization’s 56th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Discharge 3 Days Following Open Heart Surgery Is Safe
Patients who undergo open heart surgery and head home 3 days later are not at increased risk for complications.
STS Criticizes Dialed-Back E-Cig Flavor Ban
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is deeply disappointed that a proposed rule authorizing a nationwide ban of flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) did not include menthol.
Media Advisory: Save the Date for Cardiothoracic Surgery Meeting
Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting January 25-28, 2020, in New Orleans.
Cardiothoracic surgeon available for comment on heart valve procedures
Robbin G. Cohen, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), and Director of the Huntington Memorial Hospital Cardiothoracic and Lung Cancer Surgery Program. He has written extensively and lectured worldwide…
Expert Available to Discuss Dangers of Vaping and Associated Lung Illness
WHO: Keith S. Naunheim, MD, Vallee L. Melba Willman Professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University (SLU), and past president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons WHY: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers…
Leading Health Organizations Introduce New Award to Advance Lung Cancer Research
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons—along with its charitable arm, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF)—and the American Lung Association have established a new grant, the Lung Cancer Research Award, designed to support investigators performing impactful lung cancer research.