Sharon Smith

Outcomes of the HeartMate 3 device vary by age, with younger patients showing better survival and less bleeding events and older patients having more infections. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/age-affects-survival-and-complications-among-heartmate-3-2026a1000mzn?src=rss

Among patients with post-COVID interstitial lung disease, nintedanib does not provide significant benefit over placebo. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nintedanib-shows-no-benefit-over-placebo-post-covid-2026a1000mzk?src=rss

Sleeve gastrectomy with hiatal hernia repair shows acceptable long-term outcomes, with postoperative reflux symptoms being associated with recurrence and need for reintervention. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sleeve-gastrectomy-and-hernia-repair-hold-long-term-2026a1000mzg?src=rss

Many health systems are giving patients the power to schedule appointments and procedures. What happens when that autonomy creates down-stream problems? Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/autonomy-paradox-when-patient-self-scheduling-collides-front-2026a1000mul?src=rss

Stopping aspirin early in dual antiplatelet therapy is tied to a lower risk for bleeding with no increase in ischemic risks after coronary stenting, a new meta-analysis finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/stopping-aspirin-early-may-cut-bleeding-risk-after-coronary-2026a1000mu5?src=rss

An online team-based teledermatology model provides quality-of-life improvements equivalent to in-person care, according to the results of a randomized trial. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/online-team-based-care-matches-person-visits-atopic-2026a1000mu3?src=rss