Experts to discuss prehospital blood use, artificial intelligence in surgery, cancer care innovations, and more
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024, one of the largest global meetings of surgeons, takes place next week from October 19-22 in San Francisco, California. This year's program offers multiple opportunities for healthcare and policy reporters to explore the latest advancements in surgery, trauma care, and patient outcomes. Journalists can gain insights from groundbreaking research, attend in-person or virtual news conferences, and engage with leaders across the medical field.
Register as media to attend in person or get access to livestreams and recorded sessions:
https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/clinical-congress-2024/media/apply/
Conference Highlights
Prehospital Blood Press Conference: The lifesaving potential of blood administered before patients reach the hospital will be discussed by a panel of national experts on trauma and critical care. They will share success stories and address the barriers to making this practice more widespread in the U.S.
Research-In-Progress:
Highlighted Panels & Sessions:
Registered reporters will also gain access to a media kit before the conference highlighting embargoed research news and ACS news to help plan coverage in advance.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The ACS is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The ACS has approximately 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the ACS.
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