Sharon Smith

Adding regional anesthesia to general anesthesia for major orthopedic surgery is associated with modestly better daily function at discharge than using general alone. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regional-anesthesia-may-aid-recovery-post-orthopedic-surgery-2026a1000p3o?src=rss

Researchers report rapid spread, widespread underdiagnosis, and growing travel-associated infections, raising concerns about future outbreaks beyond Latin America. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-oropouche-virus-gaining-global-attention-2026a1000p3l?src=rss

A machine learning-based equation may estimate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol as accurately as the widely validated Martin-Hopkins method while offering easier implementation for clinical care. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/machine-learning-equation-may-simplify-estimation-low-2026a1000ox4?src=rss

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

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

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