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Most NMIBC Recurrences Seen in BCG-Exposed Patients

A large real-world study examines outcomes and treatment patterns among patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with BCG. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/most-nmibc-recurrences-seen-bcg-exposed-patients-2026a1000eg6?src=rss

Extent of Family History Not Tied to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

The number of family relatives, first-degree or not, who have pancreatic cancer does not appear to affect the risk for intermediate lesions. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/extent-family-history-not-tied-pancreatic-cancer-risk-2026a1000ean?src=rss

Study Finds Microplastics Near Tumors; Experts Doubt Results

Using LDIR, O PTIR, Py GC/MS, and SEM, researchers quantified MNPs in 191 brain samples, but experts question the unusually high particle masses and urge methodological validation. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/study-finds-microplastics-near-tumors-experts-doubt-results-2026a1000ea7?src=rss

Fatigue is Finally a Surgical Safety Issue

As new tech and changing norms drive fatigue mitigation, the moment is ripe to prioritize patient safety (and yours) by recognizing when you’re too tired to operate — and speaking up. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fatigue-finally-surgical-safety-issue-2026a1000e9w?src=rss

Missed Sexual Health Assessment May Limit Clinical Insight

New data show strong links between chronic disease, sexual dysfunction, and loneliness, highlighting missed opportunities for holistic patient evaluation. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/missed-sexual-health-assessment-may-limit-clinical-insight-2026a1000e4i?src=rss

Baveno Criteria May Reduce Endoscopy Burden in Cirrhosis

The Baveno VI criteria show high sensitivity for ruling out clinically significant portal hypertension and high-risk varices in patients with cirrhosis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/baveno-criteria-may-reduce-endoscopy-burden-patients-2026a1000e40?src=rss