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Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduce Pain in Erosive Hand OA?

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation demonstrates safety and potential benefits in patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis but does not reduce pain compared with sham. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-vagus-nerve-stimulation-reduce-pain-erosive-hand-2025a1000ze1?src=rss

Hidden Spread of Pseudomonas From Lung to Gut in Hospital

Genomic analysis shows that most multisite Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization in hospitalized patients results from internal spread rather than environmental exposure. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hidden-spread-pseudomonas-lung-gut-hospital-2025a1000zd6?src=rss

Major Cancer Organizations React to CMS’s 2026 Final Rule

Three oncology organizations weigh in on the CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule for 2026, highlighting key pros and cons. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/major-cancer-organizations-react-cmss-2026-final-rule-2025a1000z7n?src=rss

Domperidone Shows No Mental Health Risks Postpartum

Postpartum use of domperidone to increase milk production in breastfeeding is not correlated with increased mental health-related emergency department visits. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/domperidone-safety-postpartum-mental-health-findings-2025a1000z7k?src=rss

A Patient Needs a Drug. They Have Their Own Ideas. What Now?

Helping patients understand your decision-making when starting a new medication can make things go more smoothly. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/patient-needs-drug-they-have-their-own-ideas-what-now-2025a1000z1d?src=rss

Older Adults With Metastatic Cancer Face ‘Time Toxicity’

For older Americans with metastatic cancer, healthcare visits are creating a growing time burden. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/older-adults-metastatic-cancer-face-time-toxicity-2025a1000z0t?src=rss