The Low-Wait Emergency Department: AI-Supported Patient Flow and Smart Bed Management Review Abstract Emergency department crowding is a persistent safety, access, and operations problem. It is rarely caused by a single failure inside the emergency department. It often shows how arrival volume, patient acuity, staffing,
Author: Similoluwa Oluwalana
Revisiting Adrenal Incidentalomas: Who Really Needs Surgery?
Revisiting Adrenal Incidentalomas: Who Really Needs Surgery? Review Abstract Adrenal incidentalomas are adrenal masses discovered on imaging performed for reasons unrelated to suspected adrenal disease. Their management has shifted from size-driven decision-making toward a more selective strategy based on imaging phenotype, hormone secretion, malignancy risk,
The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026?
The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026? Review Abstract The management of acute appendicitis has shifted from routine appendectomy for nearly all patients to a more selective strategy based on disease severity, imaging findings, patient factors, antimicrobial feasibility, and shared
The New Hospitalist Dilemma: When Every Elderly Admission Is a Delirium Prevention Case
The New Hospitalist Dilemma: When Every Elderly Admission Is a Delirium Prevention Case Review Abstract Delirium is one of the most common and consequential complications of hospitalization in older adults. It is associated with longer length of stay, functional decline, institutionalization, mortality, higher costs, and
Trauma in Older Adults on Anticoagulation: When Reversal Helps—and When Observation Is Safer
Trauma in Older Adults on Anticoagulation: When Reversal Helps and When Observation Is Safer Review Abstract The management of older trauma patients receiving anticoagulant therapy requires rapid but individualized decision-making. As anticoagulant use has increased for atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, mechanical heart valves, and other
The Cervical Screening Shake-Up: Primary HPV Testing, Genotyping, and Real-World Confusion
The Cervical Screening Shake-Up: Primary HPV Testing, Genotyping, and Real-World Confusion Review Abstract The transition from cytology-centered cervical cancer screening to primary high-risk human papillomavirus testing represents one of the most important changes in preventive gynecologic care. Primary HPV testing is more sensitive than cytology
Primary Aldosteronism: One of the Most Missed Diagnoses in Internal Medicine?
Primary Aldosteronism: One of the Most Missed Diagnoses in Internal Medicine? Review Abstract Primary aldosteronism is one of the most common, treatable, and underdiagnosed causes of hypertension. Once viewed as a rare disorder defined by severe hypertension and hypokalemia, it is now recognized as a
AI in Pediatric Radiology: Can Algorithms Outperform Human Readers in Detecting Childhood Disease?
AI in Pediatric Radiology: Can Algorithms Outperform Human Readers in Detecting Childhood Disease? Review Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into pediatric radiology represents a transformative shift in medical imaging practice. This review examines current evidence regarding AI performance compared to human radiologists in
Energy Devices Under the Microscope: Are We Underestimating Thermal Injury?
Energy Devices Under the Microscope: Are We Underestimating Thermal Injury? Review Abstract Purpose: To examine current understanding of thermal injury mechanisms in energy-based medical devices and assess whether healthcare providers adequately recognize risk factors, injury patterns, and prevention strategies. Methodology: Analysis of current literature, clinical case studies,
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: When to Stop ‘Try Another Pill’ and Go Procedural
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: When to Stop 'Try Another Pill' and Go Procedural Review Abstract Abnormal uterine bleeding affects up to 30% of reproductive-age women and represents a major healthcare burden. While hormonal contraceptives remain first-line therapy, practitioners often cycle through multiple formulations without clear endpoints.
