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Author Audio Interview: VTE Incidence, Prophylaxis
Listen to this author audio interview from JAMA Surgery about the incidence of venous thromboembolism complications after colorectal surgery.
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VTE Incidence Low, Largely Unchanged Despite Increase in Surgical Prophylaxis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Scott R. Steele, M.D., call Jay Ebbeson at 253-968-1902 or email Jay.j.ebbeson.civ@mail.mil. To contact corresponding commentary author Christian de Virgilio, M.D., call Phillip Rocha at 562-253-1215 or email procha@dhs.lacounty.gov. An author audio interview will be available on the JAMA Surgery website…
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Pre-Surgery Beta Blockers, Risk of Death Examined in Noncardiac Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Mark L. Friedell, M.D., call Stacy Downs at 816-235-1441 or email downs@umkc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2015.86 JAMA Surgery The controversial practice of…
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No Difference in Postoperative Complications for Pregnant Women Undergoing General Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert A. Meguid, M.D., M.P.H., call Laura Parker 303-724-1525 or email laura.parker@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2015.91 JAMA Surgery Pregnant women who undergo…
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Survival Rates in Trauma Patients after Massachusetts Health Insurance Reform
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Turner Osler, M.D., M.Sc., call Jennifer Nachbur at 802-656-7875 or email jennifer.nachbur@uvm.edu. To contact commentary author Jarone Lee, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra M. Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…
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MRI Screening Program for Individuals at High Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Marco Del Chiaro, M.D., Ph.D., email marco.del-chiaro@karolinska.se. To contact commentary author Mark S. Talamonti, M.D., call Jim Anthony at 847-570-6132 or email janthony@northshore.org. An author podcast will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Surgery website: https://jama.md/1B7q40F…
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Unconscious Race & Social Class Biases Appear Unassociated with Clinical Decisions
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Adil H. Haider, M.D., M.P.H., call Lori Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email ljschroth@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.4038. JAMA Surgery While unconscious race…
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Postoperative Mortality Rates Low Among Patients with HIV Prescribed ART
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Joseph T. King, Jr., M.D., M.S.C.E., call Pamela Redmond at 203-937-3824 or email Pamela.Redmond@va.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.2257 JAMA Surgery Postoperative…
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5-Year Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery in Patients with BMIs of 50 to 60
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Torsten Olbers, M.D., Ph.D., email torsten.olbers@gu.se. To contact corresponding commentary author Justin B. Dimick, 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: Links will be…
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More Than 2 Million Years of Life Saved in 25 Years of Organ Transplants in U.S.
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Abbas Rana, M.D., call Graciela Gutierrez at 713-798-4710 or email ggutierr@bcm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.2038 JAMA Surgery More than 2 million years…
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Study Examines NSAID Use, Risk of Anastomotic Failure Following Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Timo W. Hakkarainen, M.D., M.S., call Leila Gray at 206-685-0381 or email leilag@uw.edu. An author podcast will be available when the embargo lifts at on the JAMA Surgery website: https://jama.md/1B7q40F To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…
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Patients with Advanced Colon Cancer Having Less Surgery, Better Survival
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: https://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: https://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: https://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…
JAMASUR_OF:10292014
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: https://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: https://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: https://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: https://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…