Journal of Surgical Research

Article	Citations
Cover 4: AAS Join Journal Ad	73
AAS Join Journal Ad Print	70
Letter Regarding: Perioperative Music Therapy in Colorectal Surgery: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical Impact	56
Increased Hospital System Utilization After Gastrostomy in Children Is Related to Neighborhood	47
Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facility Is a Risk Factor for Readmission: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Study	39
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Incidental Colonic Diverticulosis	38
Admission Triage With Pain, Inspiratory Effort, Cough Score can Predict Critical Care Utilization and Length of Stay in Isolated Chest Wall Injury	36
Discreet Values of Shock Index Pediatric Age-Adjusted (SIPA) to Predict Intervention in Children With Blunt Organ Injuries	32
The COVID-19 Era Is Associated With Delays in Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment	31
The Importance of General Surgery Residency Program’s Online Presence Varies Among Applicant Groups	30
Quality Review Committee Audit Improves Thoracic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Compliance	30
Letter Regarding: Long-Term Outcomes of Cricothyroidotomy Versus Endotracheal Intubation in Military Personnel: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis Cohort Study	30
Young Age as a Predictor of Chemotherapy Recommendation and Treatment in Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database Study	29
Letter Regarding: Comparing How Three Frailty Scales Predict Negative Outcomes in Trauma Patients With Rib Fractures	28
Scoping Review of Operative Management of Thoracic Malignancies in Patients With Psychiatric Comorbidities	27
Female Patient Perceptions on Financial Incentives to Promote Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery	26
Referral of Burn Patients in the Absence of Guidelines: A Rwandan Study	26
Qualitative Analysis of Program Director Perspectives on Conscientious Objection Policies to Gender-Affirming Care	26
Law Enforcement and Patient Privacy Among Survivors of Violence: A Nationwide Mixed-Methods Study	26
Peritoneal Metastases After Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm Resection: How Common are They?	25
Featured Articles	25
COVID Stressed, but Not due to the Virus	25
Evaluation of Medicare Reimbursement and Surgical Patterns for Male and Female Colorectal Surgeons	24
Identification of Clinical Risk Factors Affecting Patient-Physician Communication	24
Characterization of Epidural Analgesia Interruption and Associated Outcomes After Esophagectomy	24

Editorial Board	23
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Upon Non-elective Admissions and Surgery at a Safety-Net Hospital	23
Manipulation of Nitric Oxide Levels via a Modified Hydroxyethyl Starch Molecule	23
Assessing the Association Between Endoscopic Tattooing and Lymph Node Yield in Rectal Cancer	23
Timing to Rib Fixation in Patients With Flail Chest	22
Weekend Discharge Is Not Associated With Increased Readmission After Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy	22
Assessment of Conflicts of Interest in the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Literature	22
Trends in Management of Index Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children	21
Erratum to “Prehospital Narrow Pulse Pressure Predicts Need for Resuscitative Thoracotomy and Emergent Intervention after Trauma” [Journal of Surgical Research 268 (2021) 284–290]	21
Association Between Conduit Type and Outcomes After Open Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms	21
Subscription Information	21
Letter Regarding: Utilizing Relative Citation Ratio to Compare Academic Productivity by Gender in Plastic Surgery	20
Assessment of Amniotic Fluid as a Preservation Solution in Pig Livers Undergoing Machine Perfusion	20
COVID-19 and Mortality in the Global Surgical Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	20
Acute Pancreatitis: Presentation and Outcomes at a Safety Net Hospital	20
Assessing Fall Mortality by Field-Relevant Categories at an Urban Level I Trauma Center	19
Looking Beyond Hospital Discharge: One-Year Mortality Following Tracheostomy Creation in Traumatically Injured Older Adults	19
Investigating the Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Pathological Responses Among Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy	19
A Comparative Analysis of Zip Code Discordance in Pediatric Gunshot Wounds	19
Analysis of Surgical Residents’ Salaries and Associated Funding During Eight Residency Training Cycles: Toward Improving Future Residents’ Benefits and Compensation	19
Is REBOA the Last Card to Control a Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding?	19
To PEG or Not to PEG: Trends in Gastrostomy Tube Needs in Patients Requiring Tracheostomy	19
To Operate or Not to Operate? A Script Concordance Study of Resident Preoperative Decision-Making	19
Letter Regarding: The Use of Inflammatory Markers for Treatment Response Monitoring in Acute Cholangitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study	19
Vascular Graft Infections Treated With Bioabsorbable Antibiotic Beads	19
Acquisition of Surgical Skills in Medical Students via Telementoring: A Randomized Controlled Trial	18
Endovascular Perfusion Augmentation After Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta Improves Renal Perfusion and Decreases Vasopressors	18
Exploring Limited English Proficiency in the Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Burn Patients	18
Influence of Race, Insurance, and Rurality on Equity of Breast Cancer Care	18
Mortality and Morbidity in Rib Fracture Surgery: Pulmonary Contusion Versus Extrathoracic Trauma	18
Can Artificial Intelligence Coach Faculty to Utilize Growth Mindset Language? A Qualitative Analysis of Feedback Statements	18
Insurance Status and Travel Distance to Single Treatment Facility Predictive of Mastectomy	18
Complications Following Splenic Embolization for Trauma: Have Things Changed Over Time?	18
Delayed Treatment Associated With Worse Survival in High-grade Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma	17
A Statewide Analysis of Pediatric Liver Injuries Treated at Adult Versus Pediatric Trauma Centers	17
Documentation and Follow-Up of Incidental Findings Found on Trauma CT Scan Imaging: A Scoping Review	17
Outcomes of Transfusion With Whole Blood, Component Therapy, or Both in Adult Civilian Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	17
Firearm Violence Surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reopening Phenomenon	17
Bile Spillage as a Prognostic Factor for Gall Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	17
Fibrinogen in Resuscitation of Older Adult Trauma Patients: Are They Too Old to Receive New Adjuncts?	17
A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes, Healthcare Encounters, and Costs of Small Bowel Obstruction	17
“The Itsy-Bitsy Water Bead Went Down the Baby's Mouth. Will Drinking Gastrografin Help to Flush It Out?”	17
Management of the Pregnant Trauma Patient: A Systematic Literature Review	17
How Accurate Are Surgeons at Assessing the Quality of Their Critical View of Safety During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?	17
Overnight Decision-Making for Equivocal Appendicitis Often Involves Unnecessary Hospital Admissions	17
Serum Amyloid P Attenuates Hypertrophic Scarring in Large Animal Models	17
Association of Economic Recession and Social Distancing With Pediatric Non-accidental Trauma During COVID-19	17
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Decision Aid for Acute Appendicitis	17
Pharmacological Approaches for the Prevention of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture	16
Association Between Race, Gender, and Pediatric Postoperative Outcomes: An Updated Retrospective Review	16

Determining Outcomes in Nonpenetrating Trauma With qSOFA	16
Omission of Routine Chest X-Rays After Chest Tube Removal Is Safe and Feasible After Thoracic Surgery: A Single Institution Quality Improvement Initiative	16
Implementation of a Breast Intraoperative Oncoplastic Form to Aid Management of Oncoplastic Surgery	16
Association of High BMI With Morbidity and Mortality in Common Emergency General Surgery Procedures	16
Drugs, Delirium, and Trauma: Substance Use and Incidence of Delirium After Traumatic Brain Injury	16
Adapting Surgical Coaching: Feasibility and Perceptions of Intraoperative Resident Peer Coaching	16
Incidence and Mortality of Pediatric Abdominal Compartment Syndrome	16
Benefit of Kidney Transplantation for Post Lung Transplantation Renal Failure	16
The First Step Is Knowing: Quantifying Social Need Through Screening in a Pediatric Surgery Clinic	16
Annual Structured Communication Skills Training for Surgery Residents	16
Prophylactic Sartorius Flap Reconstruction is Associated With Reduced Vascular Graft Infection	15
Interests and Barriers to Medical Students Participation in a Dedicated Global Surgery Curriculum	15
Response Regarding: Surgical Residencies Need in Person Interviews	15
On The Cover	15
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Breast Cancer Surgery: A Multicontinental Survey Study	15
Journal of Surgical Research	15
Association Between Psychiatric Illness and Short-Term Outcomes Among Patients With Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer	15
Geriatric Motorcycle-Related Outcomes: A Pennsylvania Multicenter Study	15
The Impact of Concurrent Multi-Service Coverage on Quality and Safety in Trauma Care	15
Enhancing Surgical Teaching Effectiveness: A Needs Assessment Study Using a Modified Delphi Process	15
Ex Vivo Comparison of the Elastic Properties of Vascular Substitutes Used for Pulmonary Artery Replacement	14
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients on Hydroxyurea Have Higher Rates of Surgical Splenectomy	14
Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanical and Histological Properties of the Human Aorta With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy	14
Using Human-Centered Design to Improve a Surgery Resident Well-Being Program	14
Accuracy of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Risk Calculator Among Elderly Patients Undergoing Pancreas Resection	14
AAS Get involved JSR Ad	14
Mortality Trends in Contemporary Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs Among Veterans	14
Aspirin Administration Mitigates Platelet Hyperaggregability After Splenectomy in a Murine Model	14
On the Cover	14
Readmissions After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Influence of Prosthesis Type	14
The Effect of Tension on Gene Expression in Primary Nerve Repair via the Epineural Suture Technique	14
Table of Contents	14
Screening for Intimate Partner Violence After Traumatic Injury: A Community-Based Participatory Qualitative Research Study	13
Trauma and Aftercare: Adolescent Firearm Injuries at Pediatric Versus Adult Trauma Centers	13
Getting Started in Leadership: Mindsets and Skillsets for Leading in Complex Systems	13
Implementation of an Intensive Surgical Simulation Week for Medical Students in Rwanda	13
The Relationship Between Nodal Metastases and Primary Location in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	13
The Alarming Surge of Driving Under the Influence-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes	13
Distribution and Application of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Patients With Macrovascular Diseases	13
Mild and Severe Blood Alcohol Concentration Effects on Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes	13
Key Indicators Associated With Survival in Pediatric Trauma Massive Transfusion Protocol	13
Protective Effect of Topiroxostat on Myocardial Injury Induced by Lipopolysaccharide	13
Predictors of Cytomegalovirus Recurrence Following Cessation of Posttransplant Prophylaxis	13
Psychiatric Consults Associated With Longer Length of Stay in Trauma Patients—A Retrospective Study	13
Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Traumatic Splenectomy: A Morbid and Costly Complication	13
Expression of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor on Normal and Abnormal Parathyroid and Thyroid Tissue	13
Associations of Well-Being Measures With Suicidal Ideation in Surgeons	13
Oncologic Efficacy of Robotic Compared to Open Total Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer	13
Pediatric Patient and Caregiver Agreement on Perioperative Expectations and Self-Reported Outcomes	13
Associations of Fatty Liver Disease With Recovery After Traumatic Injury	13
Predictive Modeling for One-Year Lower Extremity Endovascular Revascularization Failure in Black Persons	12
Combination Therapy of Niacin and Apocynin Attenuates Lung Injury During Sepsis in Rats	12
Does Long-Term Bowel Function Change After Colectomy for Colon Malignancy?	12
Modern Impact of Surgery Journals: Associations Between Impact Factor, H5-Index, and Altmetric Score	12
Comparison of Adjunctive Anesthesia Within an ERAS Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study	12
Surgical Residents’ Experience With a Perinatal Resident Policy: A Qualitative Study	12
Renal Dysfunction at Discharge and Long-Term Survival in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection	12
Predicting Unilateral Aldosterone Secretion in Primary Aldosteronism	12
Clinical Comparative Analyses of Thymectomy Between Subxiphoid and Subcostal Arch Thoracoscopic Resection and Median Sternotomy for the Treatment of Thymoma With Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Patients	12
Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	12
Telestration With Augmented Reality in Surgery: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	12
Correlation Between Postoperative Complications and Number of Colorectal Liver Metastases Resected	12
Letter Regarding: Adenosine 2A Receptor Agonism Improves Survival in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	12
Trisomy 21 Children With Duodenal Atresia or Anorectal Malformation: NSQIP-P Surgical Outcomes Study	12
Registration and Reporting Quality of Systematic Reviews on Surgical Intervention: A Meta-epidemiological Study	12
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interviews and Selection in a Pandemic Era – Lessons to Learn	12
Occupational Exposures During Emergency Department Thoracotomies	12
Are 99mTC-Sestamibi Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Scan Results Associated to the Parathyroid Cell Type in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?	12
Predicting Survivability of Noncardiac Pediatric Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	12
ASC 2026 Save the Date Journal Ad	12
Implementation Requires Evaluation of Adoption: Lessons From a Multimodal Pain Regimen Order Set	12
Comparison of Instructor-Led and Video-Based Instruction in Teaching Suturing to Medical Students	12
Complication Timing, Failure to Rescue, and Readmission After Inpatient Pediatric Surgery	12
Implantation of an Impedance Sensor for Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks	11
Timing of Pediatric Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Review of Nationwide Readmissions Data	11
Long-Term Opioid Use After Colon and Rectal Surgery	11
Early Hypercalcemia Is Associated With Mortality in Critically Ill, Transfused Trauma Patients	11
Cover 4: AAS_Job_Board_ad for JSR_2022	11
Letter Regarding: “Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery”	11
Colon Cancer Survival Among South Asian Americans: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Dataset	11

AAS Join Journal Ad 2025	11
Tolerance and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Geriatric Breast Cancer Patients	11
Early Operative Intervention in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax for Active-Duty Service Members	11
AI-Based Video Segmentation: Procedural Steps or Basic Maneuvers?	11
Machine Learning to Predict Early Death Despite Pancreaticoduodenectomy	11
Automating Injury Severity Score Calculation Using Large Language Models: A Feasibility Study With Large Language Model–Assisted Trauma Scoring	11
Trends in Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant, Resident, and Junior Attending Research Productivity	11
On The Cover	11
Implemented Interventions for Surgeon Well-Being: A Scoping Review	11
Journal of Surgical Research	11
Letter Regarding: An In-Depth Analysis of the State Laws That License International Medical Graduates Without American Residency Training	11
Guess Who's Coming to Clinic? Companions in a Pediatric Urology Clinic	11
Syndecan-1 as the Effect or Effector of the Endothelial Inflammatory Response?	11
TREO Aortic Endograft Demonstrates Superior Aneurysmal Sac Regression Over Mid-Term Follow-Up	11
Insurance Not Socioeconomic Status is Associated With Access to Postacute Care After Injury: A Multicenter Cohort Study	11
Age-Adjusted Modified Frailty Index: Association With Hip Fracture Discharge Functional Dependence	11
Predictors of Receiving Mental Health Services in Trauma Patients With Positive Drug Screen	11
Overlapping Surgeries From the Patient's Perspective	11
Journal of Surgical Research	11
Systematic Literature Review of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measures for Caregivers of Older Adult Trauma Patients	11
Corrigendum to “Gender Parity Among Vascular Surgeons: Progress and Attrition” [Journal of Surgical Research, Volume 303 (2024) P281-286]	11
Identifying Young Adults at High Risk for Weight Gain Using Machine Learning	11
Understanding Entrustable Professional Activity Micro-assessment Quality and Entrustability: Impact of Gender and Experience Level	11
Avoiding Overtreatment of Women ≥70 With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Provider-Level Deimplementation Strategy	11
Surgical Stress and Liver Response: Injury, Regeneration, and Protection	11
Editorial Board	10
Emergency Department Shock Index Outperforms Prehospital and Delta Shock Indices in Predicting Outcomes of Trauma Patients	10
Application of Component Separation and Short-Term Outcomes in Ventral Hernia Repairs	10
Angioembolization in Severe Pelvic Trauma is Associated with Venous Thromboembolism	10
Evaluation of Limited English Proficiency in the Management and Outcomes of Appendicitis in Children	10
Experiences of Acute Surgical Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among Patients and Their Next of Kin	10
Propranolol Reduces p-tau Accumulation and Improves Behavior Outcomes in a Polytrauma Murine Model	10
Featured Articles 4C	10
The Impact of Simulation Training on Operative Performance in General Surgery: Lessons Learned from a Prospective Randomized Trial	10
Letter Regarding: A Step Beyond Mortality: Identifying Factors of Prolonged Hospital Stay for Emergency General Surgery Conditions in a Low- and Middle-Income Country	10
Implementation of an Education Module to Improve Emergency Medical Service Provider Accuracy and Confidence in Trauma Triage	10
Preferences in Suture Skills Instruction: Virtual Versus In-Person Instruction	10
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Trauma Patients Undergoing Pericardiotomy: A Retrospective Analysis	10
Comparison of Antimicrobial Activity Between Bacitracin-Soaked Sutures and Triclosan Coated Suture	10
Surgeon and Hospital Factors Associated With Outcomes in the New York State Database	10
The Mediating Effect of Operative Approach on Racial Disparities in Bariatric Surgery Complications	10
Fragmentation of Care After Admissions for Burn: An Analysis of the National Readmissions Database	10
Medical Student Perceptions of Family Planning During Residency Training in Surgical Fields	10
Novel Application of Hydrodissection in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gangrenous Gallbladders	10
Assessment of MRI and Ultrasound Screening for Tethered Cord Syndrome in Patients Diagnosed With Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula	10
Text Messaging, Telephone, or In-Person Outpatient Visit to the Surgical Clinic: A Randomized Trial	10
Supply and Demand: Pediatric Surgical Specialties Fellowship Match Trends	10
Modeling the COVID Pandemic: Do Delays in Surgery Justify Using Stereotactic Radiation to Treat Low-Risk Early Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer?	10
Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain Among Plastic Surgeons: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	10
Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes of Acute Diverticulitis: Have We Moved the Needle?	10
Early Tracheostomy in Older Trauma Patient Is Associated With Comparable Outcomes to Younger Cohort	10
Depression Is Associated With Non-Home Discharge After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft	10
Which Model Is Better to Teach How to Perform Tube Thoracostomy: Synthetic, Cadaver, or Animal?	10
Design and Development of a Clot Burst Pressure Device to Investigate Resuscitation Strategies	10
Specificity of Presepsin as a Biomarker of Bacterial Infection in Mouse Sepsis Models	10
Increased Complications of Emergent Surgical Procedures During the First Wave of COVID-19	10
Reconsidering the Role of Frozen Section in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Mastectomy Patients	10
Cover 1: Update	10
Letter Regarding: Academic Global Surgery Curricula: Current Status and a Call for a More Equitable Approach	10
Lack of Enteral Feeding Associated with Mortality in Prematurity and Necrotizing Enterocolitis	10
Hernia Recurrence Risk Matters More Than Mesh Type to Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair	10
Treatment Options for Buerger Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes	10
Under Pressure: Rapid Infusion of Stored Whole Blood Alters Coagulation Parameters	10
Thyroid Cancer–Related Fear & Anxiety in Patients With Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Mixed-Methods Study	10
Assessing Adequacy: A Meta-Analysis of Rapid Onsite Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules	10
Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries: When and Where Are Children at Risk?	9
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Resectable Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis	9
Patient Experiences of Acute and Postacute Care After Trauma	9
Hemodynamics in Patients With Pheochromocytoma or Paraganglioma Undergoing Non-neuroendocrine Operations	9
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Journal of Surgical Research	9
Reduced Vascular Practice and Increased Cardiovascular Mortality for COVID-19–Negative Patients	9
Access to Left Ventricular Assist Device: Travel Time Does Not Tell The Whole Story	9
Development of a Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Pain Medication Pathway in Thoracic Surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program	9
Predicting General Surgery Match Outcomes Using Standardized Ranking Metrics	9
Challenging Dogma by Skipping the Emergency Department Thoracotomy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Database	9
Surgical and Critical Care Resource Utilization After Firearm Injury: An Age-Based Analysis	9
What Is Going on in Our Schools? Review of Injuries Among School Children Across the United States	9
Assessing North Texas Regional Trauma Handoffs: A Multicenter Mixed-Methods Needs Assessment	9
Low-Dose Heparin Infusion as Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis in Patients With Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury	9
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Why Potentially Elective General Surgery Becomes Emergent: A Multi-Methods Approach	9
Prognostic Significance of C-Reactive Protein or Prealbumin in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma	9
Evaluation of Induction Immunosuppression and Risk of Incisional Hernia After Liver Transplantation	9
Blood Product Utilization in Patients With COVID-19 on ECMO	9
Feasibility of Low-Volume Atomized Povidone-Iodine as a Peritoneal Antiseptic in Complicated Appendicitis	9
Short-Term Prognostic Effect of Comprehensive Complication Index in Patients With Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma	9
Gender Differences With Ibutilide Effectiveness and Safety in Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation	9
Journal of Surgical Research	9
Usefulness of Mobile Devices in Learning Process for Residents of Pediatric Surgical Specialties	9
ASC 2026 Save the Date Journal Ad	9
Sugammadex in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	9
A Closer Look at the Rising Epidemic of Mass Shootings in the United States and Its Association With Gun Legislation, Laws, and Sales	9
Intravenous Versus Intraosseous Use of Tranexamic Acid in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury	9
Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Abdominal Surgery Morbidity, Mortality, and Hospital Readmission	9