Over half of the patients waiting on transplant lists are from minority communities, yet only about 30% of organ and tissue donors come from these same backgrounds.
Feature Stories
Navigational Bronchoscopy: How Brown Surgical Associates is Leading the Way in Lung Cancer Treatment
This groundbreaking procedure allows surgeons to locate and biopsy small lung nodules with pinpoint accuracy. Much like a GPS, the robotic bronchoscopy system provides detailed “directions” inside the lungs, guiding the surgeon directly to the area of concern.
Meet Dr. Anthony Meena: Caring for Vascular Patients at Brown Surgical Associates
Dr. Meena treats a broad spectrum of conditions, from carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease (PAD) to aortic aneurysms, arterial blockages, and complex vein disorders.
Venous Insufficiency: The Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Options
Dr. Anthony Meena, a board-certified vascular surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates, shares expert insight into what causes venous insufficiency, how to recognize it, and the best treatment options available.
Zepbound for Weight Loss: Forbes Taps BSA’s Dr. Luhrs as Expert
Zepbound’s active ingredient, tirzepatide, is considered a dual agonist because it mimics two hormones that naturally occur in the gastrointestinal tract after you eat, Dr. Luhrs told the publication.
Appendix cancer: Rare, but on rise in adults under 50
While appendix cancer is rare, with about 3,000 cases annually, it is increasingly affecting individuals under 50.
Brown Surgical Associates Celebrates Faculty Promotions at Brown University
These promotions recognize the outstanding clinical, educational, and scholarly contributions our physicians make to the Brown medical community and beyond.
Firework & Fire Pit Safety 101: Avoid Summer Burns
As summer unfolds, many of us look forward to festive gatherings, backyard barbecues, and evenings around fire pits. However, these activities can pose significant burn risks if safety precautions aren’t taken seriously.
BSA’s Dr. MacCallum First in RI to Perform Limflow TADV Limb-Saving Procedure
“This technology allows us to offer new hope to patients who previously had no other treatment options besides major amputation,” said Dr. MacCallum.
Prioritizing Men’s Health: A June Call to Action from Brown Surgical Associates
June marks Men’s Health Month—a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging men to take proactive steps toward better health.
