Insulin Resistance in Non-Obese Patients: The "Metabolically Obese Normal Weight” Paradox Review Abstract Normal body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a convenient and widely accepted screening tool for assessing overweight, obesity, and cardiometabolic risk. Although BMI remains valuable for population level surveillance and initial clinical
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Modern Contraceptive Counseling: Integrating Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and Same-Day Starts
Modern Contraceptive Counseling Integrating Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and Same-Day Starts Review Abstract Modern contraceptive counseling has evolved from a provider directed approach to one that emphasizes shared decision making, reproductive autonomy, and equitable access to care. The primary objective is to ensure that individuals can
Frontotemporal Dementia After the Bruce Willis Effect: What Neurologists Should Revisit
Frontotemporal Dementia After the Bruce Willis Effect What Neurologists Should Revisit Review Abstract The public disclosure of a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis by Bruce Willis brought unprecedented public attention to a neurodegenerative disorder that has historically remained underrecognized outside specialized neurology and memory clinics. While increased awareness has
Inflammation as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Are We Ready for Anti-Inflammatory Therapy?
Inflammation as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor Are We Ready for Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Review Abstract Inflammation is now firmly established as a central component of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and a key contributor to residual cardiovascular risk. While traditional risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists: Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children?
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children Review Abstract Pediatric obesity has emerged as one of the most important public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Once viewed primarily as a consequence of lifestyle choices, obesity is now widely recognized
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood: Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently Review Abstract Perimenopause, thyroid dysfunction, depression, and anxiety represent some of the most common and diagnostically challenging conditions encountered in midlife clinical practice. These disorders frequently coexist and share a broad range of overlapping symptoms, creating major complexity
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound: Should It Become the New “NPO Check”?
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound Should It Become the New “NPO Check” Review Abstract Point of care gastric ultrasound has emerged as an important bedside imaging modality that enables clinicians to assess gastric contents in real time before anesthesia, procedural sedation, or urgent interventions. By providing direct visualization
REBOA in Non-Trauma Cardiac Arrest: Heroic Rescue or Futile Effort?
REBOA in Non-Trauma Cardiac Arrest Heroic Rescue or Futile Effort Review Abstract Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has emerged as a novel endovascular intervention with potential applications beyond its established role in traumatic hemorrhagic shock. In recent years, interest has grown in
Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Which Patients Truly Benefit?
Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Which Patients Truly Benefit Review Abstract Closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT), also known as incisional negative pressure wound therapy or prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy, has emerged as an important adjunctive strategy for reducing postoperative wound complications in selected surgical patients.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in 2026: Still Powerful, but Only When Used for the Right Patient
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in 2026: Still Powerful, but Only When Used for the Right Patient Review Key Takeaways Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring continues to occupy an important role in contemporary cardiovascular risk assessment and remains far from obsolete. Although advances in cardiovascular imaging, biomarker testing, and
