Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis vs Early Spondyloarthritis Which Diagnosis Is Right Key Takeaways Differentiating seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from early spondyloarthritis (SpA) remains one of the most challenging diagnostic tasks in contemporary rheumatology. Both conditions may present with inflammatory joint symptoms in the absence of definitive serologic
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Sleep as a Vital Sign: Why Internists Should Lead the Sleep Health Revolution
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Stool Testing vs Colonoscopy After a Positive FIT: How Fast Is Fast Enough?
Stool Testing vs Colonoscopy After a Positive FIT: How Fast Is Fast Enough? Abstract A positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) represents a critical juncture in colorectal cancer screening, signaling the need for timely diagnostic evaluation to identify underlying neoplasia. Following a positive result, patients
Vancomycin for MRSA: Why Clinicians Are Reconsidering the Gold Standard in 2026
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Beyond MRI Dye: Can Synthetic Contrast Match Gadolinium’s Accuracy?
Endometriosis: Novel Medical Therapies Beyond GnRH Agonists
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Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning: Game Changer or Gimmick?
Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning Game Changer or Gimmick Abstract Intraoperative and critical care hypotension is independently associated with adverse outcomes, including acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, stroke, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. Even brief episodes of mean arterial pressure below established thresholds have been
mRNA Vaccines Beyond COVID-19: What’s Next for Infectious Diseases?
mRNA Vaccines Beyond COVID-19 What’s Next for Infectious Diseases Abstract Messenger RNA vaccine technology came to global prominence during the COVID 19 pandemic, when rapid design, large scale manufacturing, and emergency authorization demonstrated the practical viability of this platform. Unlike traditional vaccines that rely on attenuated pathogens,
Predicting Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Success: New Biomarker Breakthrough
Predicting Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Success New Biomarker Breakthrough Key Takeaways Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1 percent of the global population. Despite major advances in biologic and targeted synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, treatment success remains highly variable. Approximately
The New Margin Wars in Oncology: Less Is More…Until It Isn’t
