The Resilient Surgeon #BeYourBestSelf

Podcast
#106: The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Michael Maddaus

During this incredibly honest conversation, Dr. Maddaus generously shares his own personal stories and real-world experiences that included a poor and abusive alcoholic upbringing.
1 hr. 5 min.
Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Press Release
Chewing Gum after Heart Surgery May Help Relieve Gut Problems

First-of-its-kind study examines the impact of ‘sham feeding’ on patient recovery

CHICAGO (September 10, 2021) — 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, according to research presented today at the 18th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Sep 9, 2021
Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Press Release
Patient-Centered Protocols Help Eliminate Excess Opioid Use after Lung Surgery

Study shows ERAS program with multidisciplinary team leads to significant patient benefits 

**A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.**

Sep 9, 2021
The Resilient Surgeon #BeYourBestSelf

Podcast
#105: The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Robert Lustig

This fascinating discussion of metabolic health and nutrition exposes some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease.
1 hr. 3 min.
Career Development Blog

Blog
The Bounce: Overcoming Setbacks in Your Life

How to establish stability in a seemingly uncontrollable situation
5 min read
Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA
The Resilient Surgeon #BeYourBestSelf

Podcast
#104: The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman

Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Why is addiction “perfectly logical” to an addict? Dopamine, according to Dr. Lieberman.
1 hr. 7 min.
The Resilient Surgeon #BeYourBestSelf

Podcast
#103: The Resilient Surgeon: Wendy Wood, PhD, MS

Forming good habits is hard and breaking bad habits can be even harder.
1 hr. 6 min.

Press Release
Cardiovascular Societies Support COVID-19 Vaccines for All Healthcare Workers

WASHINGTON (July 30, 2021) — A coalition of cardiovascular societies have issued the following statement in support of all health care systems requiring COVID-19 vaccines for health care and long-term care employees:

Jul 30, 2021
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Podcast - Beyond the Abstract

Podcast
#102: Beyond the Abstract: Women in Thoracic Surgery Scholarship—Impact on Career Path and Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and thought leaders.

30 min

Press Release
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Announces Top 20 Institutional Honor Roll

Twenty institutions top the list for the most cardiothoracic surgery research and education grants funded by TSF

Jul 29, 2021
The Resilient Surgeon #BeYourBestSelf

Podcast
#100: The Resilient Surgeon: Dorie Clark

Listeners learn why we “say yes to everything”—a habit that often results in constant busyness and overwhelm.
1 hr.

Press Release
Patient Care Under Continued Threat in Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Surgical Care Coalition urges Congress to address systemic challenges to stop the annual reductions in patient care

WASHINGTON (July 13, 2021) – The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2022 (CY2022) released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) fails to address pending cuts to surgical care and therefore continues to threaten patient care by reaffirming these previously imposed misguided cuts, argues the Surgical Care Coalition.

Jul 15, 2021