Sharon Smith

Advice on when and how to switch or stack treatments can help in cases of an incomplete or waning response. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/expert-guidance-switching-stacking-systemic-therapies-2026a1000gyp?src=rss

Semaglutide and tirzepatide use is rising among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and is linked to meaningful 1-year weight loss, especially in tirzepatide users. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/glp-1s-tied-weight-loss-real-world-rheumatologic-care-2026a1000gmt?src=rss

A phase 3 trial explores whether adding intraperitoneal paclitaxel to intravenous paclitaxel plus S-1 improves overall survival in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-intraperitoneal-paclitaxel-improve-survival-gastric-2026a1000gmg?src=rss

The same hurdles facing physicians slow treatment for nurse practitioners’ patients, and the impact on care continues. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-nps-are-navigating-prior-authorization-coverage-barriers-2026a1000gm0?src=rss

Health leaders in Spain debate balancing maternal-fetal safety with respectful, informed care, spotlighting birth plans, staffing shortages and calls for public outcome reporting. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/spains-debate-over-obstetric-violence-2026a1000gfv?src=rss

A nurse practitioner-led outreach program improves the rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among women veterans in rural areas, a retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nurse-practitioner-led-outreach-boosts-cancer-screening-2026a1000gfi?src=rss