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We're thrilled to announce that Dr. @sherrywren has been appointed as our new Editor-in-Chief! 🎉
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How do short-term reconstructive surgery missions shape quality of life & social reintegration for patients in Tanzania? Barnabas Tobi Alayande explores the history, ethics & pragmatism in his latest @WorldJSurg publication. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70058 #GlobalSurgery #Ethics #PatientCare
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When Histology Tells a Tougher Story Tall Cell Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma isn’t just a subtype - it’s a signal of poorer disease-free survival. This new propensity-matched cohort study highlights the prognostic weight of histological patterns in thyroid cancer. Read the full article: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12683 #GlobalSurgery #WJS #OncologyResearch
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New @WorldJSurg Individualized Lung-Protective Ventilation Strategy Based on Esophageal Pressure Monitoring in Patients With ARDS Associated With Severe Acute Pancreatitis - A Randomized Controlled Trial By: Yang Zhao, Shengxuan Zhang, Chengjiang Liu, Xiaoxia Wang Read: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12676 #CriticalCare #GlobalSurgery #WJS
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Prehospital Trauma Quality Improvement: The Role of Prehospital Database in Improving Timely Access to Trauma Care by Khan et al This study explores how prehospital databases can be powerful tools in improving access and response times for trauma care. doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12697 #TraumaCare #GlobalSurgery #WJS
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Final votes are in! Online journal clubs are best with a combined audience of students, early and experienced researchers!
Calling all #WJS readers! 🗣 Tell us your thoughts on online journal clubs and their ideal audience 👇💭 #research #surgery
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Ending off the week with a #QOTD "We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie #WJS #research #surgery #globalhealth
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Calling all #WJS readers! 🗣 Tell us your thoughts on online journal clubs and their ideal audience 👇💭 #research #surgery
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Hot off the Press of the #WJS! 📰 ‘Performance of Diagnostic Guidelines in the Evaluation of Choledocholithiasis in Patients With Acute Biliary Presentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ Authors: Henry C. K. Kwok et al. 🔗: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12684 Read it today!
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#QOTD “I fail literally every day, sometimes several times a day. All I can hope is that my successes are outweighing those failures.” Mariam Naficy, Founder of Minted May we all continue to move forward despite any perceived failures ✨
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Tension Pneumoperitoneum isn’t always trauma-induced - but it’s always urgent. New in #WJS: A comprehensive review of causes, diagnosis, and life-saving management strategies by Alec K. D et al “Tension Pneumoperitoneum: A Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies” doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12669 🩺 Stay prepared. Stay informed. #Surgery #GlobalSurgery #WJS
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The Language of Surgery Should Be Universal VanWinkle et al. just explored “The Language We Use to Teach Surgery: Language Inaccessibility of Minimally Invasive Surgical Training in Francophone Countries” 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12656 #GlobalSurgery #EquityInSurgery #WJS
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The ISS/SIC Council Meeting took place today! Thank you to all ISS/SIC Council Members for your time and contributions. Big steps ahead for #ISW2026Mexico and early insights into ISW 2028 #GlobalSurgery #ISSSIC #SurgicalSociety #SurgeryCommunity #SurgicalLeadership
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Your research has the power to shape the future of surgical care. Together, we can break barriers, bridge gaps, and ensure equitable access for all. 💡 Share your insights and innovations with the world—submit your manuscript to the @WorldJSurg today: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wjs… 🌍 Let’s advance global surgery, one publication at a time. #GlobalSurgery #WJS #SubmitNow

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Can a targeted care bundle significantly reduce SSIs in emergency general surgery? Check this new cohort study out and share your thoughts with us “A Care Bundle to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Emergency General Surgery” 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12657 #SurgicalInfectionPrevention #GlobalSurgery #EmergencySurgery #WJS

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