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
Frontotemporal Dementia After the Bruce Willis Effect: What Neurologists Should Revisit
Frontotemporal Dementia After the Bruce Willis Effect What Neurologists Should Revisit Review Abstract The public disclosure of a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis by Bruce Willis brought unprecedented public attention to a neurodegenerative disorder that has historically remained underrecognized outside specialized neurology and memory clinics. While increased awareness has
Inflammation as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Are We Ready for Anti-Inflammatory Therapy?
Inflammation as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor Are We Ready for Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Review Abstract Inflammation is now firmly established as a central component of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and a key contributor to residual cardiovascular risk. While traditional risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists: Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children?
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children Review Abstract Pediatric obesity has emerged as one of the most important public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Once viewed primarily as a consequence of lifestyle choices, obesity is now widely recognized
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood: Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently Review Abstract Perimenopause, thyroid dysfunction, depression, and anxiety represent some of the most common and diagnostically challenging conditions encountered in midlife clinical practice. These disorders frequently coexist and share a broad range of overlapping symptoms, creating major complexity
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound: Should It Become the New “NPO Check”?
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound Should It Become the New “NPO Check” Review Abstract Point of care gastric ultrasound has emerged as an important bedside imaging modality that enables clinicians to assess gastric contents in real time before anesthesia, procedural sedation, or urgent interventions. By providing direct visualization
REBOA in Non-Trauma Cardiac Arrest: Heroic Rescue or Futile Effort?
REBOA in Non-Trauma Cardiac Arrest Heroic Rescue or Futile Effort Review Abstract Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has emerged as a novel endovascular intervention with potential applications beyond its established role in traumatic hemorrhagic shock. In recent years, interest has grown in
The Portfolio Physician Model: Flexibility, Diversification, and the Future of Medical Careers
The Portfolio Physician Model: Flexibility, Diversification, and the Future of Medical Careers D. McAuley Abstract Medical careers are becoming less linear. Although many physicians still practice in traditional full-time roles within hospitals, health systems, academic centers, or private groups, a growing number are combining clinical
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
