Neuroethics of Cognitive Enhancement: Where Should Neurologists Draw the Line? Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract The rapid evolution of cognitive enhancement technologies presents neurologists and other healthcare professionals with increasingly complex ethical challenges. These challenges extend
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
New Frontiers in Schizophrenia Treatment: Beyond Dopamine
New Frontiers in Schizophrenia Treatment Beyond Dopamine Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract For more than six decades, the treatment of schizophrenia has been dominated by dopamine-blocking antipsychotic medications. While this approach has transformed the management of psychotic symptoms such as
Psychiatry’s Role in the Obesity Epidemic
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Interstitial lung disease (ILD) has become an increasingly important focus within internal medicine, reflecting both a rise in global awareness and
Pediatric Sepsis: Can Rapid Genomic Diagnostics Save Lives?
Pediatric Sepsis Can Rapid Genomic Diagnostics Save Lives Abstract Background:Pediatric sepsis continues to be a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Depending on severity, host factors, and timeliness of intervention, reported case-fatality rates range from 10 to 40 percent. Early recognition and rapid initiation of
Psychedelics for Acute Suicidality: Could the ED Become the Frontline?
Psychedelics for Acute Suicidality Could the ED Become the Frontline Abstract This paper examines the emerging role of psychedelic medications as potential therapeutic agents for acute suicidal ideation and behavior in emergency department settings. Suicide rates have risen steadily over the past decade, and current acute-care interventions such as pharmacotherapy,
Pulse Pressure Variation: The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED
Pulse Pressure Variation - The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED Introduction Pulse pressure variation remains a critical but underutilized method for assessing fluid responsiveness in emergency and critical care settings. Despite the widespread use of fluid bolus administration in shock and circulatory failure, approximately half
Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health: What Can Family Physicians Do?
Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health - What Can Family Physicians Do Abstract Adolescent mental health has become a critical focus in both clinical practice and public health discussions. The rising prevalence of anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, attention difficulties, and self-harm behaviors among teenagers has intensified concern
Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety?
Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety Abstract This paper evaluates whether family physicians should implement routine screening for depression and anxiety among all adult patients, including those who do not present with explicit mental health complaints. Depression and anxiety remain among the most prevalent non-communicable conditions
Why Standard Blood Pressure Targets After Surgery May Be Harming Your Patients
Why Standard Blood Pressure Targets After Surgery May Be Harming Your Patients Introduction Low blood pressure after surgery remains a frequent and clinically significant complication, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. Global surgical volume in 2012 was estimated at 312.9 million operations. Within this population,
