First-of-Its-Kind Study Determines Best Treatment for Severe Peripheral Artery Disease
More than 200 million people have peripheral artery disease, but the best path of treatment for the most severe cases hasn’t been studied until now.
Read MoreWhy Is There a Gap in Kidney Donation Among People of Color?
Black Americans make up the largest group in need of organ transplants, but only 8% of living kidney donors.
Read MoreProvider and Patient Satisfaction with Conscious Anesthesia During Ocular Surgery Found to Differ
Research indicates that providers and patients often disagree on what defines adequate sedation and comfort during eye surgery.
Read MoreReducing Racial Disparities in Living Donor Kidney Donation
How BMC is addressing the gap of living donor kidney transplantation amongst Black Americans.
Read MoreWhat Does Post-Operative Pain Management Look Like Amid the Opioid Epidemic?
There is a role for opioid-based medications, but new procedures bring a multifaceted approach to pain management—and bring the patient into the treatment conversation.
Women Surgeons Lack Support Despite Better Patient Outcomes
Two women surgeons at different stages of their careers reflect on a survey that shows major gender disparities in surgical job experience across the country.
Read MoreHealth Equity Starts With Racial Equity
Physicians call for renewed energy in dismantling systems of oppression for the health and safety of patients, providers, and communities.
Read MoreSurgeons Address Community Violence in Kansas City
Gunshot wounds are a common occurrence at trauma centers across the country, but at the University of Kansas Medical Center, trauma surgeons are treating more than their fair share. Gun violence is surging in Kansas City, with an average of nearly 620 shootings per year in the metro and surrounding areas. Kansas City, Missouri (the…
Read MoreChanging the Culture of Surgery: An Interview With Jennifer Tseng
A boundary-breaking chief surgeon reflects on burnout, discrimination, and the evolving culture of surgery.
Read MorePoliticians, Physician Organizations, and the NRA
Physician organizations and the NRA often back the same congressional candidates with political donations. How do their contributions influence votes on gun-related legislation?
Read MoreCreating a Home for Public Health and Advocacy In Surgery
A grassroots organization of surgeons and medical students is shining a light on social determinants of health in surgery.
Read MorePhone Consultations Save Time, Money for Minor Surgery Pre-Ops
Phone consultations offered a safe and efficient method of delivering preoperative evaluations, a highly relevant finding for healthcare providers focused on value-based care.
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