If you're scheduled for surgery, here's an interesting study you should know about: Researchers have found that the risk of death from surgery can depend on the time of week it's scheduled, identifying the worst day for an operation.
The study published in JAMA Network highlights an important trend known as the "weekend effect," in relation to surgeries. Researchers found that patients undergoing planned surgeries on Friday, just before the weekend, face a significantly higher risk of death, complications, and readmission compared to those scheduled after the weekend.
