Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: The Reversible Dementia We Still Miss Review Abstract Purpose: This review examines normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), emphasizing timely clinical recognition, evidence-based diagnostic strategies, patient selection for surgical intervention, anticipated outcomes after cerebrospinal fluid shunting, medication-related confounders, and procedural safety considerations. As one
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Permanent Contraception: Salpingectomy vs Tubal Ligation. What’s Your Default Now?
Permanent Contraception: Salpingectomy Versus Tubal Ligation - Current Default Approaches Review Abstract Purpose: This review evaluates complete bilateral salpingectomy and traditional tubal ligation, tubal occlusion, or partial salpingectomy as surgical options for permanent contraception. It compares contraceptive effectiveness, perioperative safety, operative feasibility, ovarian function, cancer-risk
Albuminuria as a Vital Sign: Why Urine ACR Is Becoming Central to Kidney-Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Albuminuria as a Vital Sign: Why Urine ACR Is Becoming Central to Kidney-Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Review Abstract Albuminuria, most commonly assessed using the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), has emerged as one of the most valuable biomarkers in contemporary nephrology and cardiovascular medicine. Despite its proven clinical
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids Review Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The condition
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age?
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age? Review Abstract Chronologic age has traditionally served as a cornerstone of perioperative risk assessment and clinical decision making. While advancing age is associated with an increased likelihood of postoperative complications, it is increasingly recognized that age alone provides an
Indocyanine Green for Perfusion: When It Helps, and When It Can Mislead
Indocyanine Green for Perfusion: When It Helps, and When It Can Mislead Review Abstract Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography has emerged as an important intraoperative imaging modality for assessing tissue perfusion and supporting surgical decision making. By providing real time visualization of blood flow, ICG fluorescence
Insulin Resistance in Non-Obese Patients: The “Metabolically Obese Normal Weight” Paradox
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
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
