EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author George J. Chang, M.D., M.S., call Laura Sussman at 713-745-2457 or email lsussman@mdanderson.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.2253 JAMA Surgery The annual rate…
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Islet Cell Transplantation After Pancreas Removal May Help Preserve Normal Blood Sugar
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Gerald S. Lipshutz, M.D., M.S., call Enrique Rivero at 310-794-2273 or email erivero@mednet.ucla.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.932 JAMA Surgery Surgery to remove…
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Longer Surgery Duration Associated with Increased Risk for Blood Clots
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author John Y.S. Kim, M.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.1841 JAMA Surgery The longer surgery lasts the…
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Study Examines National Trends in Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kristy L. Kummerow, M.D., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author Michael E. Zenilman, M.D., call Vanessa Wasta at 410-614-2916 or email wastava@jhmi.edu. A podcast will be available when the embargo lifts on the…
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Quarter of Patients Have Subsequent Surgery After Breast Conservation Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Lee G. Wilke, M.D., call Susan L. Smith at 608-890-5643 or email SSmith5@uwhealth.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Julie A. Margenthaler, M.D., call Jim Goodwin at 314–286-0166 or email Jgoodwin@wustl.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links…
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Increase in Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults, Rate Expected to Rise
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author George J. Chang, M.D., M.S., call Laura Sussman at 713-745-2457 or email lsussman@mdanderson.org. To contact commentary author Kiran K. Turaga, M.D., M.P.H., call Maureen Mack at 414-955-4744 or email mmack@mcw.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
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Study Compares Gastric Bypass Procedures in Weight Loss, Complications
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David Arterburn, M.D., M.P.H., call Rebecca Hughes 206-287-2055 or email hughes.r@ghc.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H., call Shantell M. Kirkendoll 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…
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Study Examines Readmission After Colorectal Cancer Surgery as Quality Measure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Timothy M. Pawlik, M.D., call Vanessa Wasta at 410-614-2916 or email wasta@jhmi.edu. An invited commentary by Frank G. Opelka, M.D., of Louisiana State University is also available. To contact Dr. Opelka email fopelk@lsuhsc.edu. To place an electronic embedded…
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Hospitals with Aggressive Treatment Styles Had Lower Failure-to-Rescue Rates
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kyle H. Sheetz, M.D., M.S., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.552. JAMA Surgery…
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Bundled Approach to Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Christopher R. Mantyh, M.D., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To reach corresponding commentary author Elizabeth C. Wick, M.D., call Patrick Smith at 410-955-8242 psmith88@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story:…
Patient Perspectives on Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Monica Morrow, M.D., call Emily O’Donnell at 212-639-6339 or email odonnele@mskcc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.548. JAMA Surgery Patient Perspectives…
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Aggressive Outreach Increases Organ Donation Among Hispanic Americans
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Ali Salim, M.D., call Jessica Maki at 617-525-6373 or email jmaki3@partners.org. To contact commentary author Darren Malinoski, M.D., call 202-461-7600 or email vapublicaffairs@va.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The links for this study…
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Study Examines Postoperative Pneumonia Prevention Program in Surgical Ward
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Sherry M. Wren, M.D., call Michelle L. Brandt at 650-723-0272 or email mbrandt@stanford.edu. To contact commentary author Catherine E. Lewis, M.D., call Roxanne Yamaguchi Moster at 310-794-2264 or email RMoster@mednet.ucla.edu or call Enrique Rivero at 310-794-2273 or email ERivero@mednet.ucla.edu….
Enhanced Recovery Program Following Colorectal Surgery at Community Hospitals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Cristina B. Geltzeiler, M.D., call Elisa Williams at 503-494-4530 or email willieli@ohsu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The links for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.675. JAMA Surgery …
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Study Examines Shift in Resuscitation Practices in Military Combat Hospitals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Matthew J. Martin, M.D., call Carrie Bernard at 253-968-2968 or email carrie.bernard@us.army.mil. To contact commentary author John B. Holcomb, M.D., call Rob Cahill at 713-500-3042 or email Robert.Cahill@uth.tmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…
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Study Estimates Effect on Surgery Following National Health Insurance Expansion
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author David C. Miller, M.D., M.P.H., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The links for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.857. JAMA…
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Racial Disparities in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Women with Breast Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Dalliah M. Black, M.D., call Julie A. Penne at 713-792-0662 or email jpenne@mdanderson.org. To contact commentary author Colleen D. Murphy, M.D., call Erika Matich at 303-724-1528 or email erika.matich@ucdenver.edu. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: The use of sentinel lymph node…
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Frailty Can Help Predict Complications, Death in Older Trauma Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Bellal Joseph, M.D., call Jo Marie Barkley at 520-626-7219 or email jgellerm@surgery.arizona.edu. To contact commentary author Thomas N. Robinson, M.D., M.S., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: Measuring frailty using the Frailty…
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2 JAMA Surgery Studies Examine Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., M.P.H., call Cyndy McGrath at 412-260-4586 or email mcgrathc3@upmc.edu. To contact corresponding author Allison B. Goldfine, M.D., email communications@joslin.harvard.edu. JAMA Surgery Results Suggest Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Best Treatment for Diabetes, Highlight Trial Challenges …
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Survivial After Trauma Related to Race, Age
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Adil H. Haider, M.D., M.P.H., call Stephanie Desmon at 410-955-8665 or email sdesmon1@jhmi.edu. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: Race and age affect trauma outcomes in older and younger patients. Author: Caitlin W. Hicks, M.D., M.S., of the Johns…
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Surgical Site Infections Associated with Excess Costs at Veterans Affairs Hospitals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Marin L. Schweizer, Ph.D., call Public Affairs at 202-461-7600 or email vapublicaffairs@va.gov. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: Surgical site infections (SSIs) acquired by patients in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are associated with costs nearly twice as high…
Study Examines Prophylactic Double Mastectomy Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Sarah T. Hawley, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Nicole Fawcett at 734-764-2220 or email nfawcett@umich.edu. To contact commentary author Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., call Anne Doerr at 617-632-5665 or email anne_doerr@dfci.harvard.edu. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: Many women diagnosed with…
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Critical Access Hospitals Have Higher Transfer Rates After Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David C. Miller, M.D., M.P.H., call Shantell M. Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To contact commentary corresponding author Daniel A. Barocas, M.D., M.P.H., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu. JAMA Surgery Bottom Line: Hospital transfers happened…
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Multidimensional Frailty Score Helps Predict Postoperative Outcomes in Older Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Kwang-il Kim, M.D., Ph.D., email kikim907@snu.ac.kr. Please see our For the Media website http://media.jamanetwork.com/ for a related Invited Commentary. JAMA Surgery Study Highlight Bottom Line: A multidimensional frailty score may help predict postoperative outcomes in older adults….
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Patients Over 65 Have More Complications after Colorectal Cancer Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Michael J. Stamos, M.D., call John Murray at 714-456-7759 or email jdmurray@uci.edu. JAMA Surgery Study Highlight Bottom Line: Most colorectal cancer surgeries are performed on patients older than 65 years, and older patients have worse outcomes than…
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Study Examines Evaluation of Severely Injured at Non-Trauma Centers
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author M. Kit Delgado, M.D., M.S., call Jessica Mikulski at 215-349-8369 or email jessica.mikulski@uphs.upenn.edu. Please visit our For the Media site (http://media.jamanetwork.com) for a related commentary. Severely injured patients who first are evaluated at non-trauma emergency departments (EDs) are less likely…
Mesh Abdominal Hernia Repairs Associated With Fewer Recurrence Rates
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Mike K. Liang, M.D., call Robert Cahill at 713-500-3030 or email robert.cahill@uth.tmc.edu. CHICAGO – Using surgical mesh with suturing to repair abdominal hernias can reduce recurrence rates in comparison with suturing (rows of stitching) alone, but it increases other surgical…
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Did Not Relieve, Resolve GERD Symptoms
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Matthew J. Martin, M.D., Madigan Army Medical Center, call Madigan Public Affairs at 253-968-1901. JAMA Surgery Study Highlights Compared with gastric bypass (GB) surgery, the weight-loss surgery using laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) did not relieve or resolve…
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Study Examines Outcomes, Volume of Geriatric Trauma Cases
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Kazuhide Matsushima, M.D., call Leslie Ridgeway at 323-442-2823 or email lridgewa@usc.edu. A podcast with David I. Soybel, M.D., will be available when the embargo lifts on the journal website: http://bit.ly/1dDjZYQ. JAMA Surgery Study Highlights Older trauma patients…
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Hospital Quality Associated With Racial Disparities in Cardiac Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@med.umich.edu. JAMA Surgery Study Highlights Hospital quality was associated with racial disparities in outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in a study by…
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Health Care Costs Higher for Former, Current Smokers in Year After Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David O. Warner, M.D., call Bryan Anderson at 507-284-5005 or email newsbureau@mayo.edu. JAMA Surgery Study Highlights Health care costs in the first year after an inpatient surgical procedure are higher for former and current smokers compared with patients who…