Sharon Smith

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

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 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

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

Researchers evaluate an autologous reconstructive approach designed to improve penile girth and flaccid length while avoiding synthetic implants and repeat procedures. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/penile-enlargement-surgery-can-size-improvements-last-2026a1000oep?src=rss

The compounded GLP-1 market continues, even though some suppliers lack sterile-compounding licenses or have faced disciplinary action, and many add ingredients such as B vitamins. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/compounded-glp-1s-still-widespread-despite-shortage-fix-2026a1000oej?src=rss