Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Breaking Traditional Treatment Boundaries Introduction Epilepsy affects more than 70 million individuals worldwide, and approximately 30 percent of patients experience resistance to conventional medical therapy. This subset of patients with drug-resistant or intractable epilepsy often faces major challenges, including reduced quality of
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Breaking Research: MRD Positive Status Predicts Leukemia Outcomes
Breaking Research MRD Positive Status Predicts Leukemia Outcomes Introduction Minimal residual disease (MRD) status has emerged as one of the most powerful prognostic markers in leukemia management, fundamentally transforming how clinicians assess treatment response and long-term outcomes. MRD-positive status profoundly influences survival outcomes, as demonstrated
CRISPR vs Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell: Which Treatment Works Better?
CRISPR vs Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell: Which Treatment Works Better? Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of the most prevalent inherited hematologic disorders globally, affecting millions of individuals across diverse populations. It is estimated that approximately 100,000 people in the United States live
The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms: Myth or Reality?
The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms Myth or Reality Introduction Statin intolerance represents a major clinical challenge in lipid management and cardiovascular disease prevention. Reported symptoms range from muscle pain and weakness to fatigue and gastrointestinal disturbances, affecting between 5 and 30 percent of patients prescribed
Why Brain Wearables Are Making Traditional EEG Labs Obsolete in 2025
Why Brain Wearables Are Making Traditional EEG Labs Obsolete in 2025 Introduction Brain wearables are reshaping the landscape of neurological monitoring at a time when epilepsy continues to affect approximately 70 million people worldwide, accounting for nearly one percent of the global population. Despite this high prevalence, access to
Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases
Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases Introduction Computed tomography (CT) has become an essential tool in the evaluation of head injuries in emergency departments across the world. Its speed and accuracy in detecting intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and other
Microbiome During Pregnancy: New Links to Preterm Birth Prevention
Microbiome During Pregnancy New Links to Preterm Birth Prevention Introduction Preeclampsia remains a major global health challenge, affecting an estimated 2 to 8 percent of pregnancies worldwide. It contributes to approximately 76,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths each year. This condition, characterized
Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia
Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia Introduction Post-surgical brain fog represents a significant and under-recognized complication of anesthesia and surgery, affecting a substantial proportion of patients. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND), which encompass postoperative delirium and longer-term cognitive decline, are
Why NTSV Rates Matter: The Truth About Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections
Why NTSV Rates Matter: The Truth About Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections Introduction Cesarean section (C-section) rates have risen dramatically across the globe in recent decades. Current estimates place the worldwide C-section rate at approximately 21 percent, with projections indicating that it could increase to nearly
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025 Introduction Automated anesthesia systems equipped with triple-controller technology have demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional manual control methods in surgical practice. Recent clinical studies show that patients managed with automated systems spend significantly less time with
