​​The Silent Threat: Awareness Under Anesthesia in the Age of Light Sedation

The Silent Threat Awareness Under Anesthesia in the Age of Light Sedation   Abstract Purpose This paper examines the phenomenon of awareness under anesthesia, with particular emphasis on its increased risk in the contemporary use of light anesthesia and sedation techniques. As anesthetic practice evolves toward lower drug

Skyrocketing Cancer Drug Prices: Can Oncologists Influence Policy?

Skyrocketing Cancer Drug Prices Can Oncologists Influence Policy Abstract The rapid escalation of cancer drug prices has emerged as a major challenge in contemporary oncology practice, with many newly approved therapies carrying annual costs that exceed one hundred thousand dollars per patient. This

The “Code Sepsis” Fatigue: When Protocols Collide with Clinical Judgment

The “Code Sepsis” Fatigue: When Protocols Collide with Clinical Judgment Abstract The global adoption of standardized sepsis protocols has been a central strategy in improving outcomes for patients with suspected or confirmed sepsis. Initiatives such as early warning systems, sepsis bundles, and time based

The Endocrine Disruptor Epidemic: What Should Clinicians Be Telling Patients?

The Endocrine Disruptor Epidemic: What Should Clinicians Be Telling Patients? Abstract Endocrine disrupting chemicals represent a growing public health concern that requires heightened awareness and engagement from healthcare professionals across disciplines. These substances, which include both synthetic and naturally occurring compounds, have the capacity

Preeclampsia Prediction and Prevention: Are We Entering a New Era?

Preeclampsia Prediction and Prevention Are We Entering a New Era Abstract Preeclampsia remains a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting an estimated 2 to 8 percent of pregnancies. Despite advances in obstetric care, the condition continues to pose significant challenges

Uterine Transplant Success Rates: Breakthrough Data from 2025 Clinical Trials

Uterine Transplant Success Rates Breakthrough Data from 2025 Clinical Trials Introduction Uterine transplantation has emerged as a transformative therapeutic option for women with uterine factor infertility, a condition that affects approximately five percent of women of reproductive age worldwide. Uterine factor infertility is defined

Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing: Help or Hindrance for Internists?

Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing: Help or Hindrance for Internists?  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Direct-to-consumer laboratory testing has become an increasingly prominent feature of modern healthcare, offering patients the ability to independently order diagnostic tests without the

Hidden Dangers of Iron Overload: Latest Chelation Therapy Breakthroughs in Hematology

Hidden Dangers of Iron Overload: Latest Chelation Therapy Breakthroughs in Hematology  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Iron overload remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic hematologic disorders, particularly those who

Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults?

Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults?  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract This paper evaluates contemporary hypertension treatment guidelines and their clinical application in older adults, with particular attention to the possibility that current practices may contribute to

​​The Silent Threat: Awareness Under Anesthesia in the Age of Light Sedation