Thoracic Surgery News

George L. Hicks, M.D., renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was honored for his passion and dedication to mentoring surgeons of tomorrow during the annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgery.

The new anti-smoking legislation which banned smoking in closed public spaces a year ago, has not had the expected effect on the number of smokers.

Gathering to discuss Mended Hearts Inc.'s 16th annual dinner-dance, scheduled Saturday, Feb.

The sessions will be part of the 58th annual meeting of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons , to be held in the city from February 8 to 12.

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic valvular stenosis, the American College of Cardiology Foundation , along with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery , the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the Society of Thoracic ... (more)

The current system for allocating donated lungs based on proximity and not on need appears to decrease the potential benefits of lung transplantation and increase the number of patients who die waiting, researchers said at an annual meeting of thoracic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

A baby boy, born to Monica and Amit Singh, suffering from a complication that resulted in the underdevelopment of his heart, has been operated upon and given a pacemaker by Dr Harinder Singh Bedi, head of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana.

The current system for allocating donated lungs based on proximity and not on need appears to decrease the potential benefits of lung transplantation and increase the number of patients who die waiting, researchers said at an annual meeting of thoracic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic valvular stenosis, the American College of Cardiology Foundation , along with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery , the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the Society of Thoracic ... (more)

HOTBEDS Regional News US & Canada Biotech Bay Biotech Beach Genetown Pharm Country BioCapital BioMidwest Bio NC BioForest Southern Pharm BioCanada East US Device Europe Asia New Clinical Data for Symphony Presented in Late Breaking Clinical Trials Session at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2012 Annual Meeting FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- --Abiomed Inc.

WomenHeart, a Ridgefield-based group, and the Ridgefield VNA will present a free forum on women and heart disease Tuesday, Feb.

According to a recent study, there is a new mechanism of drug release using 3D superhydrophobic materials that utilizes air as a removable barrier to control the rate at which drug is released.

According to a recent study, there is a new mechanism of drug release using 3D superhydrophobic materials that utilizes air as a removable barrier to control the rate at which drug is released.

Over the course of the last 2 decades, as surgical techniques have evolved, thoracic surgery has become an option in a larger number of disease processes and in patients with more severe comorbid conditions.

Comprehensive program offers screening CT scan, appointment with pulmonology, radiology and follow-up scheduled in one visit in one location Newswise - - Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and worldwide, is often caught too late.

White Plains Hospital has welcomed two new Thoracic Surgeons to its group of integrated physician practices as of January 1st.

Contact: Customer Service 1-800-722-8772 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 16, 2012 -Covidien , a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all production lots for the Duet TRS Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units, with respect to the use of this product family ... (more)

Background: Prior observational studies have demonstrated the ability of the EuroScore to discriminate long-term outcomes following unprotected left main percutaneous coronary intervention .

In a news release issued Monday, Covidien - which is incorporated in Ireland but maintains its corporate headquarters in Mansfield - said that the "Duet TRS has the potential to injure adjacent anatomical structures within the thorax, which may result in life-threatening, post-operative complications." Details of the injuries or complications were ... (more)

Covidien Plc said a tissue reinforcement product used in medical staplers has been connected with three patient deaths after use in thoracic surgery.