Sharon Smith

Patients who lived more than 30 miles away from their specialists had median annual expenses over $400 in Tennessee and over $300 in California. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/families-traveling-uveitis-screenings-face-higher-annual-2026a1000kpa?src=rss

Chronic overlapping pain conditions affect more than half of the adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, with distinct patterns seen across rheumatic disease subtypes. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/chronic-overlapping-pain-conditions-burden-many-patients-2026a1000kp6?src=rss

Experts urge clinicians to address intimacy and sexual well-being routinely, noting that chronic pain often affects relationships, self-esteem, and quality of life. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-sexual-health-still-overlooked-chronic-pain-care-2026a1000kki?src=rss

Hypotension-related events increased after starting GLP-1s in patients taking multiple antihypertensive medications. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/glp-1s-tied-higher-risk-dizziness-fainting-some-2026a1000kjq?src=rss

A hyaluronic acid injectable product previously approved for cheek smoothing gets a new indication for reducing horizontal neck wrinkles. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-hyaluronic-acid-filler-reducing-neck-lines-2026a1000kjh?src=rss

Surgical plume exposure occurs frequently for clinicians who perform laser-based procedures, but a new study suggests there is a lack of awareness of specific hazards. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/surgical-plume-prevalent-safety-protocols-may-be-lacking-2026a1000kd1?src=rss