Sharon Smith

Immediate initiation of JAK inhibitor therapy after recombinant zoster vaccination is linked to lower early immune responses than delayed initiation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/timing-initiating-jak-inhibitor-may-affect-not-prevent-2026a1000ok2?src=rss

Researchers evaluate an autologous reconstructive approach designed to improve penile girth and flaccid length while avoiding synthetic implants and repeat procedures. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/penile-enlargement-surgery-can-size-improvements-last-2026a1000oep?src=rss

The compounded GLP-1 market continues, even though some suppliers lack sterile-compounding licenses or have faced disciplinary action, and many add ingredients such as B vitamins. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/compounded-glp-1s-still-widespread-despite-shortage-fix-2026a1000oej?src=rss

A population-based study finds that children with spina bifida are more likely than their peers in the general population to develop chronic kidney disease and ESRD — and to do so at younger ages. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/kidney-disease-hits-early-hard-kids-spina-bifida-2026a1000oef?src=rss

Summer crowds, soaring temperatures, and overloaded clinics are driving more aggression against healthcare staff across Spain, especially in primary care and emergency departments. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/spains-heat-fuels-attacks-healthcare-workers-2026a1000o8b?src=rss

Programs offering telehealth counseling and nicotine replacement products should be part of routine oncology care, researchers say. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/virtual-help-doubles-smoking-quit-rate-patients-cancer-2026a1000o7y?src=rss