Margaret L. Schwarze, MD, MPP; Anne Buffington, MPH; Jennifer L. Tucholka, BS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):6-13. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.3778
This randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness of a question prompt list intervention vs usual care on patient engagement and well-being among older patients considering major surgery.
Erik J. Stapleton, DO, MS; Nicholas Frane, DO; Jonathon M. Lentz, DO; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):15-20. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4085
This cohort study of patients undergoing clean surgical procedures assesses whether use of perioperative disposable jackets is associated with the incidence of surgical site infections.
Heather L. Yeo, MD, MHS, MBA, MS; Patrick T. Dolan, MD, MS; Jialin Mao, MD, MS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):22-30. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4081
This study evaluates the association between a trainee鈥檚 sociodemographic factors with rates of passing the American Board of Surgery (ABS) qualifying and certifying examinations.
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Podcast:
Association of Demographic and Program Factors With ABS Qualifying and Certifying Examinations Pass Rates
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Invited Commentary
Diversity and Inclusion鈥擮ne Size Does Not Fit All
Keon Young Park, MD, PhD; Scott R. Chaiet, MD, MBA; Caprice C. Greenberg, MD, MPH
JAMA Surg
Pacific Coast Surgical Association
Amanda N. Graff-Baker, MD; Letitia T. Bridges, MD; Qiaoling Chen, MS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):32-39. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.3950
This cohort study investigates whether parathyroidectomy improves hypertension in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
Kyle H. Sheetz, MD, MSc; Edward C. Norton, PhD; Justin B. Dimick, MD, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):41-49. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4083
This population-based cohort study of Medicaid recipients examines the trends in and outcomes of the use of robotic, laparoscopic, and open colectomy in the United States.
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Invited Commentary
Robotics Against the Evidence
Wouter J. Bom, MD; Marja A. Boermeester, MD, PhD
JAMA Surg
Michael A. Vella, MD; Alexander Warshauer, MD; Gabriella Tortorello, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):51-59. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4533
This cohort study assesses the long-term functional, psychological, emotional, and social outcomes of firearm injuries on survivors.
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Podcast:
Long-term Functional, Psychological, Emotional, and Social Outcomes in Survivors of Firearm Injuries
Association of VA Surgeons
William J. O鈥橞rien, MS; Kalpana Gupta, MD; Kamal M. F. Itani, MD
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):61-68. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4539
This cohort study investigates whether exposure to 30-day postoperative infection is associated with increased incidence of infection and mortality during postoperative days 31 to 365.
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Invited Commentary
Postoperative Infection鈥擜 Pervasive Mediator of Patient Mortality
Matthew R Woeste, MD; William G. Cheadle, MD
JAMA Surg
Myrick C. Shinall Jr, MD, PhD; Shipra Arya, MD, SM; Ada Youk, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):e194620. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4620
This cohort study assesses the association of preoperative patient frailty and varying levels of operative stress during surgical procedures with postoperative mortality.
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Invited Commentary
Looking Beyond Mortality Among Older Adults Who Are Frail and Considering Surgical Intervention
Adam Shellito, MD; Marcia M. Russell, MD; Ronnie A. Rosenthal, MD
JAMA Surg
Lena Koers, MD; Maartje van Haperen, MD; Clemens G. F. Meijer, MSc; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2020;155(1):e194704. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4704
This randomized clinical trial tests the effectiveness of cognitive aids on adherence to best practice in the management of deteriorating surgery patients.
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Invited Commentary
Transitioning Cognitive Aids for Training to Tools for Rescue in Clinical Practice
Muneera R. Kapadia, MD, MME; Srinivas J. Ivatury, MD, MHA
JAMA Surg