Cosmeceuticals vs Prescription Therapy: Where Does Science End and Marketing Begin? Review Abstract The distinction between cosmeceuticals and prescription dermatologic therapies has become progressively less defined, creating a complex therapeutic landscape for clinicians and patients. Cosmeceuticals are commonly described as topical products that occupy an
Biologics in Pregnancy and Lactation: How Aggressive Can We Safely Be?
Biologics in Pregnancy and Lactation: How Aggressive Can We Safely Be? Review Abstract Biologic therapies have transformed the management of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases by targeting specific components of the immune system. Their use has led to significant improvements in disease control, quality of life, and
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation?
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation? Review Abstract Accurate prediction of difficult intubation remains a critical and unresolved challenge in anesthesiology and emergency medicine. Failure to anticipate a difficult airway can result in serious complications, including hypoxia, aspiration, airway trauma, and in
AI in the Endoscopy Suite: Adenoma Detection Booster or Expensive Distraction?
AI in the Endoscopy Suite Adenoma Detection Booster or Expensive Distraction Review Abstract Artificial intelligence systems designed for adenoma detection during colonoscopy represent a remarkable advancement in gastrointestinal endoscopy and colorectal cancer prevention. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, yet its effectiveness is highly operator
Your Completed Risk Assessment Just Became a Liability
Your Completed Risk Assessment Just Became a Liability Will Evertsen Introduction A data breach hits your practice. OCR opens an investigation. You pull out your completed Security Risk Analysis, hand it over, and wait for the process to run its course. After all, OCR has
Pediatric Immunology Breakthroughs: Can Tolerogenic Therapies Cure Autoimmune Disease?
Pediatric Immunology Breakthroughs: Can Tolerogenic Therapies Cure Autoimmune Disease? Review Key Takeaways Revolutionary tolerogenic therapies are transforming pediatric autoimmune disease treatment from chronic management to potential cures, offering hope for children with severe conditions. CAR T-cell therapy achieves remarkable results: 7 of 8 pediatric
The Vitamin D Debate: From Universal Supplement to Precision Therapy
The Vitamin D Debate: From Universal Supplement to Precision Therapy Review Abstract Vitamin D supplementation has evolved from a simple solution to rickets into one of medicine’s most debated therapeutic interventions. This paper examines the current evidence surrounding vitamin D’s role in health and disease,
The Return of Old Antibiotics: Are Colistin and Fosfomycin Making a Comeback?
The Return of Old Antibiotics: Are Colistin and Fosfomycin Making a Comeback? Review Abstract The rise of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections has forced clinicians to reconsider older antimicrobial agents previously abandoned due to toxicity concerns. Colistin and fosfomycin, antibiotics discovered decades ago, have experienced renewed clinical
Small Practice, Big Target: Why Solo and Group Practices Are Healthcare’s Most Vulnerable Entities
Small Practice, Big Target: Why Solo and Group Practices Are Healthcare’s Most Vulnerable Entities Will Evertsen Introduction You run a small practice. You see patients, manage a lean staff, keep the lights on, and do your best to stay current on clinical obligations. Cybersecurity, if
Cognitive Dissonance: Why We Rationalize What We Know Isn’t True
Cognitive Dissonance: Why We Rationalize What We Know Isn't True Review Abstract Cognitive dissonance, first described by Leon Festinger in 1957, represents one of the most important psychological concepts for understanding human behavior. This paper examines the mechanisms behind cognitive dissonance, exploring why people often
