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Surgeon Social Jet Lag and Patient Risk of Major Adverse Events.

JAMA surgery·June 3, 2026·PMID 42234451

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Surgeon fatigue and cognitive performance are critical to patient safety. This study provides novel evidence that circadian misalignment, not just sleep duration, may impact surgical outcomes, highlighting a potentially modifiable risk factor.

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