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Nearly one-quarter of pediatric firearm-related homicides occurred at home. Young children were more often affected. ja.ma/4nYOXF6
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Nearly one-quarter of pediatric firearm-related homicides occurred at home. Young children were more often affected. ja.ma/4nYOXF6
Viewpoint: When integrated into care, patient-reported outcome measures can prioritize patient concerns, reveal unmet needs, and foster goal-concordant care. ja.ma/4qWbEwJ
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Viewpoint: When integrated into care, patient-reported outcome measures can prioritize patient concerns, reveal unmet needs, and foster goal-concordant care. ja.ma/4qWbEwJ
Global reference values reveal total pancreatectomy carries higher complication and mortality risks than pancreatoduodenectomy, especially for cases involving vascular resection. ja.ma/47ZBcQP
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Global reference values reveal total pancreatectomy carries higher complication and mortality risks than pancreatoduodenectomy, especially for cases involving vascular resection. ja.ma/47ZBcQP
Viewpoint: A separate gynecologic surgery residency and adjusted reimbursement policies are needed to improve surgical outcomes and address pay disparities. ja.ma/4nUNHTM
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Viewpoint: A separate gynecologic surgery residency and adjusted reimbursement policies are needed to improve surgical outcomes and address pay disparities. ja.ma/4nUNHTM
This noninferiority RCT found laparoscopic and open distal gastrectomy provided similar short-term outcomes in T4a gastric cancer, supporting laparoscopy as a safe, feasible alternative. ja.ma/47PVSuh
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This noninferiority RCT found laparoscopic and open distal gastrectomy provided similar short-term outcomes in T4a gastric cancer, supporting laparoscopy as a safe, feasible alternative. ja.ma/47PVSuh
Personalized prehabilitation improved physical and cognitive function, altered immune signaling, and reduced postoperative complications compared to standard programs in elective surgery patients. ja.ma/4p0ny6F
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Personalized prehabilitation improved physical and cognitive function, altered immune signaling, and reduced postoperative complications compared to standard programs in elective surgery patients. ja.ma/4p0ny6F
Viewpoint: As surgical #AI evolves, transparency, ethical oversight, and open data standards are critical to protect patient safety and ensure innovations reflect professional values. ja.ma/3JHYZMP
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Viewpoint: As surgical #AI evolves, transparency, ethical oversight, and open data standards are critical to protect patient safety and ensure innovations reflect professional values. ja.ma/3JHYZMP
Elevated preoperative HbA1c was associated with increased risks of complications, readmissions, and mortality in general surgery patients, supporting routine HbA1c screening for all surgical candidates, regardless of diabetes history. ja.ma/4nGcH0Q
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Elevated preoperative HbA1c was associated with increased risks of complications, readmissions, and mortality in general surgery patients, supporting routine HbA1c screening for all surgical candidates, regardless of diabetes history. ja.ma/4nGcH0Q
Standardized triage with the AMPT score improved equity in prehospital air transport for trauma patients, reducing disparities and associated mortality regardless of race or ethnicity.
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ja.ma/3WCKfBY
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Standardized triage with the AMPT score improved equity in prehospital air transport for trauma patients, reducing disparities and associated mortality regardless of race or ethnicity.
ja.ma/3WCKfBY
ja.ma/3WCKfBY
More than 500,000 patients in the US are hemodialysis dependent.
This Review summarizes current knowledge and recommended strategies for managing well-recognized complications associated with AV access.
ja.ma/4olA2G7
This Review summarizes current knowledge and recommended strategies for managing well-recognized complications associated with AV access.
ja.ma/4olA2G7
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
More than 500,000 patients in the US are hemodialysis dependent.
This Review summarizes current knowledge and recommended strategies for managing well-recognized complications associated with AV access.
ja.ma/4olA2G7
This Review summarizes current knowledge and recommended strategies for managing well-recognized complications associated with AV access.
ja.ma/4olA2G7
The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence gathered experts from medicine, policy, engineering, and community groups to develop a plan for reducing firearm harms by 2040.
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4oTuJ0D
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4oTuJ0D
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence gathered experts from medicine, policy, engineering, and community groups to develop a plan for reducing firearm harms by 2040.
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4oTuJ0D
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4oTuJ0D
Viewpoint: The emphasis on "textbook outcomes" underscores the need for honest preoperative discussions, as nearly half of complex surgeries result in setbacks.
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ja.ma/4hETlru
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Viewpoint: The emphasis on "textbook outcomes" underscores the need for honest preoperative discussions, as nearly half of complex surgeries result in setbacks.
ja.ma/4hETlru
ja.ma/4hETlru
💬 Viewpoint: Adopting advanced, video-based performance analytics from elite sport could enhance surgical training by measuring technical, tactical, physical, and cognitive skills.
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ja.ma/49sbsi7
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💬 Viewpoint: Adopting advanced, video-based performance analytics from elite sport could enhance surgical training by measuring technical, tactical, physical, and cognitive skills.
ja.ma/49sbsi7
ja.ma/49sbsi7
Robotic hiatal hernia repair offered no short-term morbidity or mortality advantage over laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair but incurred longer operative times and a higher pulmonary embolism risk in older adults. ja.ma/47u0dDl
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Robotic hiatal hernia repair offered no short-term morbidity or mortality advantage over laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair but incurred longer operative times and a higher pulmonary embolism risk in older adults. ja.ma/47u0dDl
Loss of Medicaid at age 19 is associated with higher mortality for pediatric liver transplant recipients during both short- and long-term follow-up. ja.ma/431i8zZ
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Loss of Medicaid at age 19 is associated with higher mortality for pediatric liver transplant recipients during both short- and long-term follow-up. ja.ma/431i8zZ
Retrospective application of DELTA methodology to a large inguinal hernia mesh database identified safety signals for select mesh brands. ja.ma/4nr4woU
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Retrospective application of DELTA methodology to a large inguinal hernia mesh database identified safety signals for select mesh brands. ja.ma/4nr4woU
Loss of independence (LOI) and associated factors like frailty and postoperative delirium are linked to increased mortality risk in older adults undergoing emergency general surgery. ja.ma/43rRost
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Loss of independence (LOI) and associated factors like frailty and postoperative delirium are linked to increased mortality risk in older adults undergoing emergency general surgery. ja.ma/43rRost
Large language models (#LLMs) can simplify surgical instructions to a similar readability level as human-simplified versions while maintaining fidelity, though physician oversight is necessary. ja.ma/48D908h
October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Large language models (#LLMs) can simplify surgical instructions to a similar readability level as human-simplified versions while maintaining fidelity, though physician oversight is necessary. ja.ma/48D908h
Viewpoint: Despite its innovative design, the MAGEC rod has been linked to frequent device failures and metallosis in children, underscoring the need for rigorous premarket evaluation and long-term postmarket surveillance.
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ja.ma/47EUM5L
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Viewpoint: Despite its innovative design, the MAGEC rod has been linked to frequent device failures and metallosis in children, underscoring the need for rigorous premarket evaluation and long-term postmarket surveillance.
ja.ma/47EUM5L
ja.ma/47EUM5L
Hosting an anal cancer screening unit at an LGBTQ+ community event effectively raised awareness and provided screening opportunities for men and transgender women at increased risk. ja.ma/4njR4TQ
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hosting an anal cancer screening unit at an LGBTQ+ community event effectively raised awareness and provided screening opportunities for men and transgender women at increased risk. ja.ma/4njR4TQ
Matched subanalysis found no benefit in percent total body weight loss for preoperative #GLP-1 RA use vs controls at 12 months after bariatric surgery, suggesting the effect of these agents may be limited postoperatively.
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ja.ma/3J1QRGZ
October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Matched subanalysis found no benefit in percent total body weight loss for preoperative #GLP-1 RA use vs controls at 12 months after bariatric surgery, suggesting the effect of these agents may be limited postoperatively.
ja.ma/3J1QRGZ
ja.ma/3J1QRGZ
GLP-1 agonists are not cost-effective compared to gastric bypass for patients with severe obesity if current drug pricing persists, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio exceeding $500,000 per QALY over 10 years. ja.ma/3L4u3ac
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
GLP-1 agonists are not cost-effective compared to gastric bypass for patients with severe obesity if current drug pricing persists, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio exceeding $500,000 per QALY over 10 years. ja.ma/3L4u3ac
Increasing the use of pragmatic clinical trials in surgery could address the challenges of conducting RCTs by optimizing generalizability, standardizing data use, and encouraging surgeon participation. ja.ma/3L5BkWX
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Increasing the use of pragmatic clinical trials in surgery could address the challenges of conducting RCTs by optimizing generalizability, standardizing data use, and encouraging surgeon participation. ja.ma/3L5BkWX
Low-risk CP-GEP test results were associated with a 7% SLN positivity rate, while high-risk cases had a threefold higher risk—supporting value for shared patient-surgeon decision-making in T1-T3 melanoma. ja.ma/49feINM
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Low-risk CP-GEP test results were associated with a 7% SLN positivity rate, while high-risk cases had a threefold higher risk—supporting value for shared patient-surgeon decision-making in T1-T3 melanoma. ja.ma/49feINM
In this podcast, Katharine Yao, MD, and Lorraine Tafra, MD, join host Jamie Coleman, MD, to discuss the 2025 guidelines developed by the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Breast Imaging.
🎧 Listen now: ja.ma/49eEOjV
🎧 Listen now: ja.ma/49eEOjV
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In this podcast, Katharine Yao, MD, and Lorraine Tafra, MD, join host Jamie Coleman, MD, to discuss the 2025 guidelines developed by the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Breast Imaging.
🎧 Listen now: ja.ma/49eEOjV
🎧 Listen now: ja.ma/49eEOjV