Archive for September 2024
Cataract Surgery at AMSURG ASC Restores Patient’s Sight
September is designated as Healthy Aging Month to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss. Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and of vision loss in the United States. In the winter of 2023, Lissette Gonzalez became one of an estimated 20.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older…
Read MoreAMSURG, ASCs Observe Falls Prevention Week
Each year in the U.S., 37.3 million falls are severe enough to require medical attention, according to the World Health Organization. “Falls can be a source of serious injuries to patients in an ambulatory setting,” said AMSURG Sr. Director Clinical Risk/Patient Safety Stacy Bennett, BSN, MSPSL, CPPS. “The good news is that a majority of…
Read MoreEmphasizing the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening and Evaluating Screening Methods
The FDA recently approved the first blood-based test for colon cancer screening, and we sat down with Dr. Jay Popp, gastroenterologist and AMSURG Medical Staff Lead, to learn more about the implications. Due to the rising number of cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises individuals at…
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