Family Practice Medicine

Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 011

Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete? Abstract Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of primary systemic vasculitis in adults over 50 years of age and represents a major cause of morbidity, particularly when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Traditionally, management

New Frontiers in Sickle Cell Disease: CRISPR-Based Cures

by Nancy Ogbonna - 018

New Frontiers in Sickle Cell Disease: CRISPR-Based Cures Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, with an estimated 300,000 infants born annually with the disorder and millions more living with its lifelong complications. The burden of SCD is disproportionately higher

When Blood Tests Lie: The Hidden Truth About Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Nancy Ogbonna - 019

When Blood Tests Lie: The Hidden Truth About Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily targets synovial joints, leading to progressive inflammation, cartilage destruction, and bone erosion. Traditionally, diagnosis has relied heavily on the detection of

The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less

by Nancy Ogbonna - 015

The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less   Abstract The modern healthcare system faces an urgent challenge: delivering high-quality preventive care within increasingly limited time frames. Evidence shows that the median primary care visit lasts just 15.7

The Truth About Vitamins: What Nutritional Supplement Research Actually Shows in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - 052

The Truth About Vitamins: What Nutritional Supplement Research Actually Shows in 2025 Check back later for a possible video summary.   Introduction Nutritional supplement use is widespread in the United States, yet a growing body of research reveals a notable gap between

De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 048

De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The adage “less is more” has gained significant traction in modern healthcare, particularly in geriatric medicine,

Reevaluating the Annual ECG: Screening Tool or Waste of Resources?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 050

Reevaluating the Annual ECG: Screening Tool or Waste of Resources? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The routine use of electrocardiogram (ECG) screening remains a topic of ongoing debate in modern healthcare. Questions

Pediatric Obesity: Should We Prescribe GLP-1 Agonists for Adolescents?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 051

Pediatric Obesity: Should We Prescribe GLP-1 Agonists for Adolescents? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles.   Abstract Pediatric obesity has become a global public health crisis, affecting roughly 20 percent of children and adolescents worldwide. While

Can Your Diet Speed Up Aging? The Hayflick Limit and the Impact of Nutrition on Lifespan

by David Mcauley - 054

The Hayflick Limit Exposed: Why Your Diet May Be Setting Your Biological Clock Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-)   Relevant Medical Specialties 1. Geriatrics Core focus on cellular aging, telomere biology, and lifespan

How to Lower C-Reactive Protein- Science-Backed Methods

by David Mcauley - 048

How to Lower C Reactive Protein: Science-Backed Methods for Reducing Inflammation Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-)   Introduction A healthy person's C-reactive protein (CRP) typically measures around 1 mg/L, however, during acute illness, these levels

Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete?