Tachyphylaxis in Antidepressants: The Science Behind Treatment Resistance Introduction Tachyphylaxis is a challenging phenomenon that occurs when antidepressant medications gradually lose their therapeutic efficacy despite continued administration at the same dosage. The prevalence of antidepressant treatment tachyphylaxis is substantial, affecting approximately 25 percent of treated,
Author: Similoluwa Oluwalana
The Opioid Crisis in Family Practice: Safe Prescribing vs. Abandoning Patients
The Opioid Crisis in Family Practice: Safe Prescribing vs. Abandoning Patients Abstract The opioid crisis has placed family practice doctors in a challenging position. They must balance providing proper pain care for their patients while avoiding contributing to the widespread addiction and overdose problems facing
CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs
CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs Introduction CBD and seizures research has skyrocketed in recent years, challenging traditional treatment paradigms for refractory epilepsy. Epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This neurological disorder, previously limited
Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025
ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials
ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials Introduction Recent ALS news reveals a groundbreaking personalized drug therapy that has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in slowing ALS progression. In April 2024, a patient received the first-ever antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) treatment targeting CHCHD10 mutations in
Why Anesthesiologists Are Burning Out: A Veteran’s Perspective [2025 Crisis]
Why Anesthesiologists Are Burning Out: A Veteran’s Perspective [2025 Crisis] Introduction Is being an anesthesiologist stressful? The answer lies in the alarming burnout rates that have reached crisis levels within the specialty. Burnout prevalence among anesthesiologists ranks among the highest of all medical
Sepsis-3 vs CMS Core Measures: Which Definition Should You Use?
Stool DNA Test vs Colonoscopy: Which Colon Cancer Screen is More Accurate? [2025]
The Rise of Capsule Endoscopy in the Era of AI Analysis
The Rise of Capsule Endoscopy in the Era of AI Analysis Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with capsule endoscopy represents a paradigmatic shift in gastrointestinal diagnostics. It addresses the fundamental limitations of manual video review while enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. This analytical
Why Doctors Are Rethinking Proton Pump Inhibitors in 2025
Why Doctors Are Rethinking Proton Pump Inhibitors in 2025 Introduction Proton Pump Inhibitors: Lifesaving or Overprescribed? This question has become increasingly relevant as studies reveal that between 25% and 70% of patients taking these drugs have no appropriate indication. Introduced in the 1980s,
