Managing Violence in the ED: How Far Should Self-Defense Policies Go? Review Abstract Workplace violence in emergency departments has become an increasingly significant occupational hazard, posing serious risks to physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare personnel. Emergency settings are uniquely vulnerable due to high patient acuity, overcrowding,
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic Review Abstract PurposeThis paper examines the persistent and clinically significant delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis and proposes evidence based strategies to reduce time to diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. The objective is
Cosmeceuticals vs Prescription Therapy: Where Does Science End and Marketing Begin?
Cosmeceuticals vs Prescription Therapy: Where Does Science End and Marketing Begin? Review Abstract The distinction between cosmeceuticals and prescription dermatologic therapies has become progressively less defined, creating a complex therapeutic landscape for clinicians and patients. Cosmeceuticals are commonly described as topical products that occupy an
Biologics in Pregnancy and Lactation: How Aggressive Can We Safely Be?
Biologics in Pregnancy and Lactation: How Aggressive Can We Safely Be? Review Abstract Biologic therapies have transformed the management of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases by targeting specific components of the immune system. Their use has led to significant improvements in disease control, quality of life, and
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation?
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation? Review Abstract Accurate prediction of difficult intubation remains a critical and unresolved challenge in anesthesiology and emergency medicine. Failure to anticipate a difficult airway can result in serious complications, including hypoxia, aspiration, airway trauma, and in
AI in the Endoscopy Suite: Adenoma Detection Booster or Expensive Distraction?
AI in the Endoscopy Suite Adenoma Detection Booster or Expensive Distraction Review Abstract Artificial intelligence systems designed for adenoma detection during colonoscopy represent a remarkable advancement in gastrointestinal endoscopy and colorectal cancer prevention. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, yet its effectiveness is highly operator
Non Narcotic Pain Medication: Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care
Non Narcotic Pain Medication Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care Review Key Takeaways Chronic pain remains one of the most prevalent and challenging conditions encountered in primary care, affecting approximately one in five adults in the United States. It is associated with substantial
Managing Diabetes in the Age of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): How Practice is Changing
Managing Diabetes in the Age of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) How Practice is Changing Review Abstract The integration of continuous glucose monitoring technology into diabetes management has significantly reshaped clinical practice over the past decade. Continuous glucose monitoring systems provide real time, dynamic assessment of interstitial glucose
From NAFLD to MASLD: Does the New Nomenclature Actually Change Care?
From NAFLD to MASLD Does the New Nomenclature Actually Change Care Review Abstract The transition from non alcoholic fatty liver disease to metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease represents a significant conceptual evolution in hepatology rather than a purely semantic change. Endorsed by major international
Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA): The New Frontier in Risk
Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA) The New Frontier in Risk Review Abstract Non operating room anesthesia has become one of the most rapidly expanding domains within anesthesiology, with procedural volumes increasing by more than 15 percent annually. This growth reflects broader trends in healthcare delivery, including
