Sharon Smith

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

Pediatric mental health visits in primary care surged over a 9-year period. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/primary-care-making-more-mental-health-diagnoses-kids-2026a1000g9x?src=rss

Researchers are testing CAR T-cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system in lupus, Graves’ disease and other conditions where the body’s defenses go rogue. Knowable Magazine source https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/revolutionary-cancer-treatment-could-transform-autoimmune-2026a1000g9o?src=rss