The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
Reproductive Rights Legislation Impacts Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Options.
Training in cardiothoracic surgery coincides with a time when many plan their families. Many choose to delay childbearing until the end of training, 33% of women and 20% of men reported using assisted reproductive technology (ART). States have varying laws regarding abortion and ART, which can influence these decisions. Our purpose was to elucidate the intersection of such laws and the training positions available in cardiothoracic surgery. ⋯ Valuing reproductive rights like access to abortion, insurance coverage, and ART can potentially influence training opportunities in cardiothoracic surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
EditorialThe Evolution of the Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Shift in Surgical Paradigm to A More Individualized Approach.
Surgical treatment is an integral part of the comprehensive therapeutic methods for lung cancer, especially for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). With a deeper understanding of the disease, we found that lung cancer is more commonly detected in young females. For regions of Asia, more lung cancer has been detected in early-stage GGO-dominant non-smokers. ⋯ However, the pursuit of lung-sparing individualized approaches has raised worldwide attention. Suitable surgical treatment within the curative time window is recommended to maximize the long-term benefit. This article summarizes the shift in surgical treatment for small NSCLCs and hopes to enlighten further innovations to fill in the gaps between the unmet needs and a more individualized approach.