Blood pressure: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
Understanding your blood pressure reading can help you take heart-healthy steps.
Reduce stress for a healthier heart
Stress can have a negative impact on heart health, but there are ways to manage it.
Pancreas: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Method spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction (Links to an external site)
Rapid detection, treatment of infections could avoid complications, additional surgeries after mastectomy
Miller named reviewer of the year
Recognized for his contributions to congenital cardiac surgery research by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Sacks named inaugural managing director of ASPS journal portfolio
Director of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, appointed to national office at American Society Plastic Surgeons.
Understanding the importance of healthy bile ducts
Healthy bile ducts are crucial to our digestive system. Here’s how to keep them in good health.
What are bile ducts?
Bile ducts transport digestive fluids throughout the body to help break down fats in the food we eat.
Pancreas: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
How donated blood helps surgical patients
Blood transfusions are crucial for maintaining blood volume, stabilizing blood pressure, and ensuring adequate oxygen delivery during surgeries.
How to give blood: Process, eligibility, frequency
Giving blood is an easy way to make a positive impact, but how does the donation process work?
What are the benefits of blood donation?
Here are 4 top benefits of donating blood, plus ways donated blood can help save lives.










