Sharon Smith

Syphilis has re-emerged as a major public health threat across Australia, but signs indicate that things might be improving. Medscape News Australia source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/australia-seeks-reverse-surge-syphilis-cases-2026a1000nuk?src=rss

Many PAs are well qualified for leadership roles, but organizational barriers and limited opportunities continue to stand in the way. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/where-have-all-leaders-gone-pas-want-step-2026a1000nua?src=rss

Millions of Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. Simple screening at urgent care could change their futures. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/screening-diabetes-urgent-care-could-save-lives-2026a1000npb?src=rss

More hospitals and EMS systems are stocking blood to begin transfusions in trauma patients. Many believe it is saving lives. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/getting-blood-ambulances-matters-trauma-cases-2026a1000np7?src=rss

Treatment discontinuation appears to be feasible in children with moderate-to-severe psoriasis for at least 6 months after treatment discontinuation during remission, a study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-children-stop-psoriasis-treatment-after-remission-2026a1000nin?src=rss

Rituximab is noninferior to ocrelizumab in suppressing disease activity in newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis, with a similar incidence of adverse events, a new trial shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rituximab-noninferior-ocrelizumab-relapsing-ms-2026a1000nij?src=rss