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(American College of Surgeons) New applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings have shown early success in improving survival and outcomes in traffic accident victims transported by ambulance and...

(American College of Surgeons) Limited English-language proficiency (LEP) is a risk factor for getting potentially lifesaving screening mammograms less often.

(American College of Surgeons) Among accredited U.S. cancer centers, hospitals serving primarily minority patients are as likely as other hospitals to offer the standard of surgical care for early-stage breast cancer.

(American College of Surgeons) A beta test of a program for older adults who undergo major surgery has resulted in shorter hospital stays and lower rates of post-surgery delirium, among other improved outcomes.

(American College of Surgeons) Two studies presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020 provide evidence that STOP THE BLEED® training is effective and has made a lifesaving difference arou...

(American College of Surgeons) Opioid guidelines may be missing a small group of patients that need a greater level of pain control.

(American College of Surgeons) Young women with benign breast conditions may undergo surgery without jeopardizing their ability to breastfeed later on.

(American College of Surgeons) Transportation barriers, such as personal access to a vehicle or public transportation, disproportionally affect minority communities.

(European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer) A major study of women with DCIS - a breast condition that can become invasive cancer - has shown that surgery to remove the tissue followed by radiotherapy of...

(American College of Surgeons) Surgical patients who participate in virtual follow-up visits after their operations spend a similar amount of time with surgical team members as those who meet face-to-face.