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Letter from NYC: Lessons learned ahead of possible future waves of COVID-19
On March 1, I drove down the Connecticut Turnpike in a rental car with my three sons. We had just left a somber family event, and I was listening to the news with eagerness as the initial COVID-19 invasion of…
New paradigm in arteriovenous grafts opens up possibility of novel cure for diabetes
A novel twist to arteriovenous graft platforms—traditionally the preserve of hemodialysis—has the ability to open up a new paradigm of treatment across a host of metabolic disorders like diabetes, a study to be presented at a scientific session on June…
Von Liebig Forum part of SVS ONLINE opening day
The Vascular Annual Meeting’s scientific sessions traditionally kick off on the Thursday of VAM—opening day of the scientific sessions—with the William J. von Liebig Forum. In keeping with that scheduling, this year’s von Liebig Forum also will be presented on…
Resident Research Award: Extracellular vesicles enhance DVT via RIPK3
Extracellular vesicles enhance deep vein thrombosis (DVT) via receptor interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3), the study that claimed this year’s SVS Foundation Resident Research Award found, raising the suggestion of a causal relationship between necroptosis and hypercoagulative states seen in various…
CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular access session showcases new technologies, debate on place of endovascular fistula creation continues
CX 2020 LIVE’s Vascular Access Consensus panel, including (clockwise from top left): Roger Greenhalgh, Nick Inston, Domenico Valenti, Robert Jones, Robert Shahverdyan and Jennifer Hanko The CX 2020 LIVE Vascular Access Consensus session sparked global interest, with chair Nick Inston (Birmingham,…
VESS session to feature during SVS ONLINE
The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) takes center stage at SVS ONLINE: “New Advances and Discoveries in Vascular Surgery,” on Wednesday, June 24. From 1 to 4 p.m. CDT, VESS, the Society for Vascular Surgery’s longtime partner for the…
SVN virtual annual meeting keynote to focus on self-care
The Society for Vascular Nursing’s 38th Annual Conference is going virtual, from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. In addition to a series of live presentations, SVN also will offer a number of accompanying on-demand sessions. The meeting kicks…
Study: Mentoring, social events may decrease burnout in surgery residents
Burnout in surgery residents—associated with higher levels of depression and perceived stress—may be alleviated by programmatic social events, limiting weekend work and formal mentoring programs, a study published in the American Journal of Surgery found. Matthew Smeds, MD, division chief…
SVS reports on vascular surgeon concerns over pandemic health impacts
Vascular surgeons from across the country are reporting health impacts on some patients—particularly elderly ones—in quarantine, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) reports. The SVS queried vascular surgeons regarding their concerns for patients’ health during the pandemic and shared its…
CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology and benefit of multidisciplinary team
Last week, the CX 2020 LIVE agenda turned to the technically challenging topic of aortic arch interventions. Through presentations, discussion, and polling, the session—chaired by Roger Greenhalgh (London, UK) and moderated by Stéphan Haulon (Paris, France)—aimed to tackle some vital…