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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-03-06 11:26:58+00:00.

Original Title: People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly increased risk of death and complications, finds a new study. This is commonly called the "weekend effect,” when hospitals and health care systems tend to operate with skeleton crews during the weekend.