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On December 1 at 10 AM ET, JAMA and JAMA Network Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, will co-chair a public, live-streamed webinar discussing a new WHO guideline concerning #GLP-1 therapy and adults with #obesity.
Register for the webinar: ja.ma/3LUxdh8
Register for the webinar: ja.ma/3LUxdh8
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On December 1 at 10 AM ET, JAMA and JAMA Network Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, will co-chair a public, live-streamed webinar discussing a new WHO guideline concerning #GLP-1 therapy and adults with #obesity.
Register for the webinar: ja.ma/3LUxdh8
Register for the webinar: ja.ma/3LUxdh8
Optimizing surgical preference cards via regression analysis of historical supply use resulted in notable cost savings and reduced unused items, particularly in colorectal surgery, which saw a 55.8% reduction in supply waste.
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ja.ma/485QqVO
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Optimizing surgical preference cards via regression analysis of historical supply use resulted in notable cost savings and reduced unused items, particularly in colorectal surgery, which saw a 55.8% reduction in supply waste.
ja.ma/485QqVO
ja.ma/485QqVO
Following CMS performance reporting, low-performing organ procurement organizations recovered more organs and narrowed donation gaps, but rising discard rates highlight ongoing challenges with organ quality. ja.ma/4o3JxJ7
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Following CMS performance reporting, low-performing organ procurement organizations recovered more organs and narrowed donation gaps, but rising discard rates highlight ongoing challenges with organ quality. ja.ma/4o3JxJ7
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is a cosmetically favorable and safe alternative to minimally invasive non-endoscopic thyroidectomy, with potential benefits in nerve and parathyroid preservation. ja.ma/3XEC1JR
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach is a cosmetically favorable and safe alternative to minimally invasive non-endoscopic thyroidectomy, with potential benefits in nerve and parathyroid preservation. ja.ma/3XEC1JR
Inpatient mortality after above-knee amputation has risen since 2016, likely driven by increasing comorbidity burden, while below-knee amputation mortality continues to decline. ja.ma/48pOwPK
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Inpatient mortality after above-knee amputation has risen since 2016, likely driven by increasing comorbidity burden, while below-knee amputation mortality continues to decline. ja.ma/48pOwPK
Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in adult cardiac surgery is associated with lower transfusion rates and costs, yet remains underutilized as a blood conservation strategy. ja.ma/3LHmA15
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in adult cardiac surgery is associated with lower transfusion rates and costs, yet remains underutilized as a blood conservation strategy. ja.ma/3LHmA15
Surgical procedures led to a 16% increase in financial hardship and an 8-fold rise in out-of-pocket spending for US working-age adults, especially the uninsured and those with private insurance. ja.ma/4i8rMHm
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Surgical procedures led to a 16% increase in financial hardship and an 8-fold rise in out-of-pocket spending for US working-age adults, especially the uninsured and those with private insurance. ja.ma/4i8rMHm
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