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Indigenous Canadians Mistreated During Childbirth

Nearly two thirds of Indigenous Canadians surveyed report experiencing mistreatment and disrespect during pregnancy and childbirth. Medscape News Canada source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mistreatment-during-childbirth-common-among-indigenous-2026a1000owk?src=rss

Doctors’ Handwriting: Why Scribbles Still Matter

From prescription errors to a handwriting-inspired font, experts revisit why physicians’ handwriting continues to raise practical and patient safety concerns. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/doctors-handwriting-why-scribbles-still-matter-2026a1000or3?src=rss

Life After Childhood Cancer Needs Better Follow-Up

As survival rates climb, experts are warning that cure is only the first step, with many survivors needing lifelong monitoring for late effects and coordinated care. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/life-after-childhood-cancer-needs-better-follow-2026a1000oqs?src=rss

How to Predict Iron Therapy Response in IBD

Hepcidin and ferritin-based indices help identify patients with active inflammatory bowel disease who are less likely to respond to iron therapy. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-predict-iron-therapy-response-active-ibd-2026a1000oqn?src=rss

JAK Inhibitors Linked to Higher Cancer Risk Across IMIDs

JAK inhibitors are associated with a higher risk for malignancy than TNF inhibitors across immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, according to a meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/jak-inhibitors-linked-higher-risk-cancer-than-tnf-inhibitors-2026a1000ok5?src=rss

JAK Inhibitor Timing Affects Zoster Vaccine Response in RA

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