Endocrine Disruptors and Fertility: What Should Endocrinologists Be Advising? Abstract Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have emerged as a notable concern in reproductive health, with increasing evidence linking exposure to reduced fertility in both men and women. These compounds, which include a broad spectrum of
Autoimmunity and COVID Vaccines: Risk of Flares or Protective Benefits? A Comprehensive Analysis for Academic and Industry Experts
Autoimmunity and COVID Vaccines: Risk of Flares or Protective Benefits? A Comprehensive Analysis for Academic and Industry Experts Abstract The link between getting a COVID-19 vaccine and having an autoimmune disease is an intricate blend of immunology, public health, and clinical practice. This analytical review
Will AI Replace Pathologists? The Truth from Leading Hematology Labs in 2025
Will AI Replace Pathologists? The Truth from Leading Hematology Labs in 2025 Introduction Artificial intelligence in pathology is advancing at a remarkable pace, raising the question: Will AI replace pathologists in the coming years? DeepFlow, the world’s first flow cytometry AI cloud diagnosis
Bone Marrow Differential: Are Traditional Biopsies Becoming Obsolete?
Bone Marrow Differential: Are Traditional Biopsies Becoming Obsolete? Introduction Bone marrow differential analysis represents a cornerstone diagnostic procedure in hematology, offering crucial insights that cannot be obtained through peripheral blood examination alone. Unlike complete blood counts (CBCs), which produce rapid results, a bone
Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete?
Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete? Abstract Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of primary systemic vasculitis in adults over 50 years of age and represents a major cause of morbidity, particularly when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Traditionally, management
New Frontiers in Sickle Cell Disease: CRISPR-Based Cures
New Frontiers in Sickle Cell Disease: CRISPR-Based Cures Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, with an estimated 300,000 infants born annually with the disorder and millions more living with its lifelong complications. The burden of SCD is disproportionately higher in
When Blood Tests Lie: The Hidden Truth About Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
When Blood Tests Lie: The Hidden Truth About Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily targets synovial joints, leading to progressive inflammation, cartilage destruction, and bone erosion. Traditionally, diagnosis has relied heavily on the detection of
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 inhibitor,
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: New Guidelines Challenge Old Beliefs
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: New Guidelines Challenge Old Beliefs Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) usage has risen sharply over the past two decades, with rates tripling across the United States. By 2013, an estimated 2.3 million American men were receiving this treatment, reflecting both
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
