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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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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 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/4pFazHv
ja.ma/4pFazHv
Among patients with unexplained acute recurrent #pancreatitis and pancreas divisum, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with minor papillotomy does not reduce the risk of another episode of acute pancreatitis or related sequelae.
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ja.ma/3Nrpisg
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Among patients with unexplained acute recurrent #pancreatitis and pancreas divisum, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with minor papillotomy does not reduce the risk of another episode of acute pancreatitis or related sequelae.
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ja.ma/3Nrpisg
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.
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ja.ma/3Ln3sFP
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 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.
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ja.ma/3Ln3sFP
Personalized prehabilitation improved physical and cognitive function, altered immune signaling, and reduced postoperative complications compared to standard programs in elective surgery patients.
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ja.ma/4sPvMl6
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Personalized prehabilitation improved physical and cognitive function, altered immune signaling, and reduced postoperative complications compared to standard programs in elective surgery patients.
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ja.ma/4sPvMl6
Bariatric surgery offers broad economic and social benefits above and beyond its immediate health benefits, but the long-term sustainability of these outcomes remains uncertain. ja.ma/3ZdPqJE
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bariatric surgery offers broad economic and social benefits above and beyond its immediate health benefits, but the long-term sustainability of these outcomes remains uncertain. ja.ma/3ZdPqJE
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/4pDLLQc
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 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/4pDLLQc
Surgeons cited slow access to #AI case data, limited complication prediction, and few research deliverables as major barriers to adoption.
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ja.ma/3ZeqYIa
January 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Surgeons cited slow access to #AI case data, limited complication prediction, and few research deliverables as major barriers to adoption.
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ja.ma/3ZeqYIa
In a national survey of >6,100 general surgery residents, sense of belonging was positively associated with performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination (#ABSITE).
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ja.ma/45LeDie
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In a national survey of >6,100 general surgery residents, sense of belonging was positively associated with performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination (#ABSITE).
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ja.ma/45LeDie
Risk-reducing bilateral mastectomy was associated with lower overall and breast cancer–specific mortality in female carriers of #BRCA1 and #BRCA2 pathogenic variants. ja.ma/3N4fWmd
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Risk-reducing bilateral mastectomy was associated with lower overall and breast cancer–specific mortality in female carriers of #BRCA1 and #BRCA2 pathogenic variants. ja.ma/3N4fWmd
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/4sg9YP4
ja.ma/4sg9YP4
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 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/4sg9YP4
ja.ma/4sg9YP4
In a national survey of >6,100 general surgery residents, sense of belonging was positively associated with performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination (#ABSITE).
ja.ma/44VvTB9
ja.ma/44VvTB9
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In a national survey of >6,100 general surgery residents, sense of belonging was positively associated with performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination (#ABSITE).
ja.ma/44VvTB9
ja.ma/44VvTB9
This Review highlights that difficult cholecystectomies are associated with distinct patient, disease, and imaging factors, and emphasizes the need for careful assessment, advanced imaging, and adaptable surgical strategies to prevent serious injuries.
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ja.ma/49h7aIL
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This Review highlights that difficult cholecystectomies are associated with distinct patient, disease, and imaging factors, and emphasizes the need for careful assessment, advanced imaging, and adaptable surgical strategies to prevent serious injuries.
ja.ma/49h7aIL
ja.ma/49h7aIL
Percutaneous cholecystostomy should serve as a bridge to interval cholecystectomy in patients with contraindications to immediate surgery, specifically those with sepsis and acute cholecystitis, with IC ideally performed 8-13 weeks post-PC. ja.ma/49jiapi
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Percutaneous cholecystostomy should serve as a bridge to interval cholecystectomy in patients with contraindications to immediate surgery, specifically those with sepsis and acute cholecystitis, with IC ideally performed 8-13 weeks post-PC. ja.ma/49jiapi
RCT: Among older adults with frailty scheduled for surgery, assignment to home-based prehabilitation before surgery did not improve postoperative disability scores or reduce complications.
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ja.ma/3MUhn6A
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
RCT: Among older adults with frailty scheduled for surgery, assignment to home-based prehabilitation before surgery did not improve postoperative disability scores or reduce complications.
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ja.ma/3MUhn6A
#GLP1 receptor agonist use in adults with #Type2Diabetes was associated with lower risk of vertebral compression fractures and related surgical interventions. ja.ma/4sirkLf
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#GLP1 receptor agonist use in adults with #Type2Diabetes was associated with lower risk of vertebral compression fractures and related surgical interventions. ja.ma/4sirkLf
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Prophylactic TXA use was associated with lower intraoperative blood loss, transfusion requirements, and major bleeding without an observed increase in thromboembolic or mortality risk. ja.ma/4jcKMot
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Prophylactic TXA use was associated with lower intraoperative blood loss, transfusion requirements, and major bleeding without an observed increase in thromboembolic or mortality risk. ja.ma/4jcKMot
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/3KPpErU
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 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/3KPpErU
By 2035, fully autonomous vehicles could reduce US road traffic injuries by up to 3.6% if they reach 10% adoption and achieve 80% lower injury risk vs traditional vehicles. ja.ma/3MNgLzH
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
By 2035, fully autonomous vehicles could reduce US road traffic injuries by up to 3.6% if they reach 10% adoption and achieve 80% lower injury risk vs traditional vehicles. ja.ma/3MNgLzH
The numbers are in.
This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025, and did other readers agree?
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This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025, and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/496G7jl
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The numbers are in.
This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025, and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/496G7jl
This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025, and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/496G7jl
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/4p5V4rR
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 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/4p5V4rR
Cyst fluid next-generation sequencing provides high sensitivity and specificity for detecting advanced neoplasia in mixed-type IPMNs, supporting its use in risk stratification. ja.ma/4pQd2jb
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cyst fluid next-generation sequencing provides high sensitivity and specificity for detecting advanced neoplasia in mixed-type IPMNs, supporting its use in risk stratification. ja.ma/4pQd2jb
Among older adults undergoing elective surgery, living alone does not raise the risk of readmission or death but is linked to more frequent discharge to continued care and a slightly longer hospital stay. ja.ma/45mIpcY
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Among older adults undergoing elective surgery, living alone does not raise the risk of readmission or death but is linked to more frequent discharge to continued care and a slightly longer hospital stay. ja.ma/45mIpcY
By 2035, fully autonomous vehicles could reduce US road traffic injuries by up to 3.6% if they reach 10% adoption and achieve 80% lower injury risk vs traditional vehicles.
ja.ma/492bblL
ja.ma/492bblL
December 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
By 2035, fully autonomous vehicles could reduce US road traffic injuries by up to 3.6% if they reach 10% adoption and achieve 80% lower injury risk vs traditional vehicles.
ja.ma/492bblL
ja.ma/492bblL
Intrathecal morphine with a transversus abdominis plane block improved recovery and reduced opioid use for laparoscopic colorectal surgery but increased pruritus risk. ja.ma/497cbUq
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Intrathecal morphine with a transversus abdominis plane block improved recovery and reduced opioid use for laparoscopic colorectal surgery but increased pruritus risk. ja.ma/497cbUq
The numbers are in.
The numbers are in. This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025 -- and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/48OPMfC
The numbers are in. This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025 -- and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/48OPMfC
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The numbers are in.
The numbers are in. This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025 -- and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/48OPMfC
The numbers are in. This year's most popular JAMA Network content spans a range of topics, from #fluoride to #Parkinson disease to #GLP-1s. What was your favorite article in 2025 -- and did other readers agree?
🔗 ja.ma/48OPMfC