Author: Nancy Ogbonna

The “Pre-Pre-Diabetes” Zone: Are We Overdiagnosing Glycemic Risk?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 0211

The “Pre-Pre-Diabetes” Zone: Are We Overdiagnosing Glycemic Risk? Check back later for a possible video summary. Abstract Recent advancements in the understanding of glycemic dysregulation have led to more sensitive criteria for diagnosing prediabetes. As a result, growing concern has emerged regarding

Reevaluating the Annual ECG: Screening Tool or Waste of Resources?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 0188

Reevaluating the Annual ECG: Screening Tool or Waste of Resources? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The routine use of electrocardiogram (ECG) screening remains a topic of ongoing debate in modern healthcare. Questions

Early Intervention Autism: New Research Shows 87% Success Rate at 18 Months

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Early Intervention Autism: New Research Shows 87% Success Rate at 18 Months Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles.   Introduction Early intervention strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have gained increasing importance as global prevalence

Pediatric Obesity: Should We Prescribe GLP-1 Agonists for Adolescents?

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Pediatric Obesity: Should We Prescribe GLP-1 Agonists for Adolescents? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles.   Abstract Pediatric obesity has become a global public health crisis, affecting roughly 20 percent of children and adolescents worldwide. While

The Silent Epidemic of NAFLD: What Family Physicians Need to Know Now

by Nancy Ogbonna - 0216

The Silent Epidemic of NAFLD: What Family Physicians Need to Know Now Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common chronic liver condition globally, affecting approximately

Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden

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Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden   Abstract Purpose:This study examines the evolving role of primary care in addressing the growing burden of anxiety and depression, particularly in the context of an ongoing and severe shortage of mental health

Long COVID: Sorting Real Symptoms from Diagnostic Chaos

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Long COVID: Sorting Real Symptoms from Diagnostic Chaos Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has become a significant global health concern, affecting

The Hidden Burden of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: When to Treat and When to Watch

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The Hidden Burden of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: When to Treat and When to Watch Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles.   Abstract Background:Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined by elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels alongside normal free thyroxine

New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Why 130/80 mm Hg Sparks Fresh Debate in 2025

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Why 130/80 mm Hg Sparks Fresh Debate in 2025   Introduction The prevalence of high blood pressure is expected to triple among men under age 45 and double among women under 45 with new blood pressure guidelines redefining hypertension

Polypills for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Smart Innovation or Oversimplification?

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Polypills for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Smart Innovation or Oversimplification? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The polypill, a fixed-dose combination of multiple cardiovascular medications in a single pill, represents a major shift in

The “Pre-Pre-Diabetes” Zone: Are We Overdiagnosing Glycemic Risk?