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
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Managing Diabetes in the Age of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): How Practice is Changing
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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
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Why Are So Many Patients Still Suffering?
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Why Are So Many Patients Still Suffering Review Abstract Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a highly prevalent yet frequently underrecognized condition that affects up to 84 percent of postmenopausal women. Previously referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy, GSM encompasses a spectrum
CAR T Cell Therapy: The Truth About Off-the-Shelf Treatments in 2026
CAR T Cell Therapy The Truth About Off-the-Shelf Treatments in 2026 Review Key Takeaways Chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy has transformed the treatment landscape for several hematologic malignancies, offering the potential for durable remission in patients with otherwise refractory disease. Conventional CAR T cell therapy relies on
The Explosion of At-Home Dermatology Significant Threat or Opportunity?
The Explosion of At-Home Dermatology Significant Threat or Opportunity Abstract The rapid expansion of at home dermatology devices has generated significant interest within both consumer markets and the medical community. Over the past decade, advances in miniaturized technology, digital connectivity, and consumer health awareness have driven the
AI-Driven Prognostic Models in Traumatic Brain Injury
AI-Driven Prognostic Models in Traumatic Brain Injury Abstract Traumatic brain injury remains one of the most significant contributors to mortality and long term disability worldwide, affecting individuals across all age groups and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. It is a major cause of death
Benzodiazepine Deprescribing: Evidence-Based Approaches to Tapering, Alternative Therapies, and Managing Rebound Anxiety
Benzodiazepine Deprescribing Evidence-Based Approaches to Tapering, Alternative Therapies, and Managing Rebound Anxiety Abstract Benzodiazepine deprescribing has become an increasingly important clinical priority in contemporary practice, particularly as long term benzodiazepine use remains common among patients treated for anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasticity, and other chronic
Fibromyalgia and Lupus Together: Why Composite Disease Scores May Mislead Clinicians
Fibromyalgia and Lupus Together Why Composite Disease Scores May Mislead Clinicians Key Takeaways Accurate differentiation between fibromyalgia and systemic lupus erythematosus remains one of the most important challenges in rheumatologic practice, particularly because both conditions frequently coexist and share several subjective symptoms that can complicate clinical interpretation. In patients with
