El estudio NordICC, recientemente publicado en el New England Journal of Medicine, ha generado controversia con respecto al beneficio de la colonoscopia de tamizaje para reducir el riesgo cáncer de colon, asà como para reducir la muerte relacionada a … [Read more...] about Respuesta de SAGES al Estudio NordICC sobre el beneficio de las colonoscopias de detección
SAGES Response to NordICC Study Regarding Benefit of Screening Colonoscopies
The NordICC Study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine and widely reported on by media outlets has raised questions regarding the benefit of screening colonoscopy in lowering the risk of colorectal cancer and cancer-related deaths … [Read more...] about SAGES Response to NordICC Study Regarding Benefit of Screening Colonoscopies
Addressing Religious Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccine
This may be a difficult subject matter for you and your patient to talk about. Be assured, all major organized religious groups encourage and recommend the COVID-19 vaccine. Listed below are references and websites you can direct your patient towards to … [Read more...] about Addressing Religious Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccine
SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In the summer of 2020, SAGES released a statement condemning the violence, racism, and hatred … [Read more...] about SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence
Free SAGES Webinar: Lessons from COVID on Living and Thriving as Surgeons
SAGES recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on surgical practice and in surgeon wellness. SAGES' Reimagining the Practice of Surgery Taskforce will present "Finding the Opportunities: Lessons from COVID and How We Live and Thrive as … [Read more...] about Free SAGES Webinar: Lessons from COVID on Living and Thriving as Surgeons
An opportunity to slow down and appreciate the small joys in life
Dan Herron, MD shares insights with Dana Telem, MD on lessons learned from COVID-19 Fear, anxiety and uncertainty has dominated the first half of 2020. Never before have we, as healthcare providers, been asked to do so much with so little—whether it’s … [Read more...] about An opportunity to slow down and appreciate the small joys in life
Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
If you have a product you believe should appear on this list, please submit your request here: https://www.sages.org/industry-repository-document-request/ Disclaimer: This list should not be considered an endorsement of any product by SAGES, or as a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
SAGES has made the decision to extend FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Center closures through May 31st, 2020. All exams scheduled during this time have been cancelled. Some test centers have already chosen to remain closed beyond May 31st. A list of those … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020