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New Frontiers in Sickle Cell Disease: CRISPR-Based Cures
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When Blood Tests Lie: The Hidden Truth About Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Venetoclax-based Regimens in AML: The New Standard or a Temporary Fix?
Venetoclax-based Regimens in AML: The New Standard or a Temporary Fix? Abstract Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains a challenging hematologic malignancy, particularly among older adults and patients unfit for intensive chemotherapy. Over the past decade, treatment models have shifted with the advent of venetoclax, a selective BCL-2
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: New Guidelines Challenge Old Beliefs
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The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less
The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less Abstract The modern healthcare system faces an urgent challenge: delivering high-quality preventive care within increasingly limited time frames. Evidence shows that the median primary care visit lasts just 15.7
The Truth About Vitamins: What Nutritional Supplement Research Actually Shows in 2025
The Truth About Vitamins: What Nutritional Supplement Research Actually Shows in 2025 Check back later for a possible video summary. Introduction Nutritional supplement use is widespread in the United States, yet a growing body of research reveals a notable gap between
Can Smart Tools Reduce Doctor Burnout? Real Results from Primary Care
Can Smart Tools Reduce Doctor Burnout? Real Results from Primary Care Check back later for a possible video summary. How smart tools are easing the burden As administrative tasks keep piling up for primary care doctors, new technologies are being developed to
The “Pre-Pre-Diabetes” Zone: Are We Overdiagnosing Glycemic Risk?
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
De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done
De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The adage “less is more” has gained significant traction in modern healthcare, particularly in geriatric medicine,
