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Veith’s Views: The Blacksnake Phenomenon
Two young men went camping in the wilderness. One of them went off to gather firewood. He returned an hour later, staggering, badly battered, very bloody and with his clothes in tatters. His friend asked what happened. “I ran into…
‘That 5% Thing’
On a recent flight back from Europe I had a most unsettling but thought provoking experience when I watched the Oscar-winning foreign movie “Amour.” You may ask why this film had such a profound effect. It was because it aroused…
The Importance of SVS Foundation Donations
The SVS Foundation supports surgeons launching their research careers and established researchers to do both clinical and basic research projects. The SVS Foundation‘s ambitious goals can be reached only with SVS member support. Generous contributors know that the research moves…
SVS Foundation Announces Legacy Program
Donations to the SVS Foundation support vascular surgeons at all stages in their careers, from those just starting in clinical and basic research to those well-established in the field. To honor the generous support of SVS members, the Foundation has…
Clinical Research Seed Grant Application Deadline: Jan. 17
To ensure the continuation of clinical investigation in vascular disease, the SVS Foundation sponsors the Clinical Research Seed Grant Program. This program: • encourages the interest and development of clinical investigators among the SVS membership particularly among junior members or…
Rabih Chaer, MD Receives AGS Award
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) launched the Jahnigen Scholars Program: A Model for Faculty Career Development Award (JSP) in 2002. JSP fosters the development of scientists in the surgical and related medical disciplines. SVS Foundation collaborated with AGS in funding…
Ten tips for chronic venous ulcers
The underlying pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency is complex and involves many factors. Studies have shown that average venous ulcers may need 6-12 months for complete healing with an anticipated recurrence rate exceeding 2/3 cases in 5 years. These numbers…
SVS Foundation Launches the Roy Greenberg Distinguished Lecture at 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting
Roy Greenberg, MD, was honored during the Vascular Annual Meeting held in San Francisco with the first of a series of lectures in his name. Dr. Stephan Haulon, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery, Université de Lille 2, Chief of Vascular…
With Thanks to SVS Foundation Donors
The SVS Foundation thanks the following donors for their generous contributions during the Annual Appeal from April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. Individual Contributors Oliver O. Aalami, MD Babak Abai, MD Harry B. Abramowitz, MD Ali F. Aburahma, MD…
Open the Pathway Recognition 2012-2013
The Open the Pathway campaign, conducted in 2009 and into early 2010, received strong support from SVS members, regional societies, and industry partners. The Foundation thanks those who supported the campaign and continue their pledge contributions. SVS Member Contributors Platinum…