Beyond Psoriasis: Why Biologics Are Reshaping Disease-Specific Dermatology Introduction Biologics have transformed the therapeutic landscape of chronic inflammatory dermatoses, demonstrating remarkable efficacy and safety profiles in conditions previously challenging to manage. These targeted immunomodulators have revolutionized treatment approaches for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa,
Author: Similoluwa Oluwalana
Beyond Thresholds: Why Continuous Risk Assessment Improves Hypertension Treatment
Beyond Thresholds: Why Continuous Risk Assessment Improves Hypertension Treatment Introduction Hypertension treatment based solely on blood pressure thresholds may miss critical opportunities to prevent cardiovascular disease. For decades, physicians have relied on the 140/90 mm Hg cutoff to determine which patients require pharmacological
Breaking Through Pain Barriers: Latest Advances in Long-Acting Nerve Blocks
The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options
The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options Introduction The open surgery definition encompasses direct physical access to organs and tissues through larger incisions, a technique that remains essential despite the technological revolution in surgical care. While minimally invasive
The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely?
The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely? Abstract The growing opioid crisis has pushed healthcare systems worldwide to explore alternative pain management strategies, particularly in the perioperative setting. This paper examines the feasibility and effectiveness of opioid-free anesthesia through multimodal approaches
Same-Day Discharge After Major Surgery: How Far Can We Safely Push ERAS?
Same-Day Discharge After Major Surgery: How Far Can We Safely Push ERAS? Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have changed how we think about postoperative care. These evidence-based approaches aim to reduce complications, speed recovery, and help patients return to their normal
Biological vs Chronological Age: Are Geriatricians Ready for ‘Aging Clocks’?
Biological vs Chronological Age: Are Geriatricians Ready for ‘Aging Clocks’? Abstract The concept of biological age versus chronological age represents a fundamental shift in how healthcare providers assess aging and age-related health risks. While chronological age measures the time elapsed since birth, biological
Bite Therapy: CAR-T vs T-Cell Engagers – Which Saves More B-ALL Patients?
Bite Therapy: CAR-T vs T-Cell Engagers – Which Saves More B-ALL Patients? Introduction Bite therapy and CAR-T cell treatments have revolutionized the management of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), achieving remarkable remission rates. Second-generation CD19-targeted chimeric antigen receptor T cells achieve dramatic remission
Metformin in 2025: Still the King or Time to Step Aside?
Epigenetics and Brain Plasticity: Can We Rewrite the Neurological Code?
