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United in Care: Nurses Lead Unionization Efforts https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/united-care-nurses-lead-unionization-efforts-2024a1000h22?src=rss Nurses nationwide are advocating for themselves through unionization. Their demands? Better working conditions, increase in pay, and more admin support. Medscape Medical News

High-Dose Vitamin D Disappoints in Metastatic CRC: SOLARIS https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-dose-vitamin-d-disappoints-metastatic-crc-solaris-2024a1000h20?src=rss High-dose vitamin D added to chemotherapy failed to provide a benefit in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in the SOLARIS trial. Medscape Medical News

Heat-Related Deaths Surge in the United States Over 24 Years https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/heat-related-mortality-117-united-states-over-24-years-2024a1000h1r?src=rss A study found a 117% increase in the number of heat-related deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2023, with maximal deaths (2325 cases) recorded in 2023. Medscape Medical News

Hyperglycemia Linked to Mortality in Older Adults With T2D https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hyperglycemia-linked-mortality-older-adults-t2d-2024a1000h1z?src=rss Time spent above, not below, the target glucose range was associated with mortality in a study of adults with type 2 diabetes aged 75 years or older. Medscape Medical News

Is Europe Set Up for Equitable Access to Cancer Drugs? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/europe-set-equitable-access-cancer-drugs-2024a1000h1u?src=rss Approval, reimbursement, and other factors make access to new cancer therapies complex. Medscape Medical News

Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Makes Brain Say Meh to Sweets https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss-makes-brain-say-meh-sweets-2024a1000h1p?src=rss Sugary beverages were less satisfying to participants after bariatric surgery and weight loss, found a recent observational study that examined the neural correlates of sweet taste. Medscape Medical News

Neurological Conditions Linked to Chronic Pelvic Pain https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/neurological-conditions-common-among-patients-chronic-pelvic-2024a1000h11?src=rss Patients with disabling pelvic pain may suffer for years with an undiagnosed neurological condition. Medscape Medical News

Roflumilast Cream Effective for AD in Phase 3 Studies https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/roflumilast-cream-0-15-improves-atopic-dermatitis-symptoms-2024a1000h1d?src=rss Treatment with roflumilast cream 0.15% once daily improved mild to moderate AD in two phase 3 randomized clinical trials of children 6 years or older and adults. Medscape Medical News

FIT Performance for CRC Screening Varies Widely https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fecal-immunochemical-test-performance-crc-screening-varies-2024a1000h0w?src=rss Commonly used fecal immunochemical tests vary in their performance, which has implications for the benefits and cost-effectiveness of FIT-based CRC screening programs. Medscape Medical News

Drug-Induced Rashes in Skin of Color: Diagnostic Challenges https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/drug-induced-rashes-skin-color-diagnostic-challenges-2024a1000h0m?src=rss The risks, appearance, and consequences for drug-induced rashes often differ in patients with skin of color, further complicating an already challenging diagnosis. Medscape Medical News