Asthma vs. COPD in Primary Care Are We Missing Asthma-COPD Overlap Abstract Primary care physicians often encounter considerable difficulty when distinguishing between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both conditions share overlapping respiratory symptoms such as cough, wheeze, and breathlessness, which can obscure diagnostic clarity and lead to
High-Sensitivity Troponin Testing: The End of Unnecessary Chest Pain Admissions?
High-Sensitivity Troponin Testing: The End of Unnecessary Chest Pain Admissions? Introduction The introduction of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) assays has fundamentally transformed the evaluation and management of patients presenting with chest pain in the emergency department (ED). Troponin testing has long been a cornerstone of acute
Inpatient vs Outpatient Emergency Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism: A Doctor’s Guide
Inpatient vs Outpatient Emergency Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism A Doctor’s Guide Introduction Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a major global health concern, affecting an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 individuals each year in the United States. The reported incidence ranges from 39 to 115 cases per 100,000 population,
Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care: Why Uptake Remains Low
Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care Why Uptake Remains Low Abstract Lung cancer screening has demonstrated substantial potential in reducing disease-specific mortality by enabling early detection of malignancies at a treatable stage. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), in particular, has been shown to markedly lower mortality among high-risk
Revisiting Cancer Screening Guidelines: Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?
Revisiting Cancer Screening Guidelines Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right Abstract Cancer screening has long served as a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, enabling early detection and improving survival outcomes for several malignancies. However, despite decades of progress, ongoing debates persist regarding the optimal
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Frailty assessment remains critically underutilized in healthcare settings despite affecting approximately 15% of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States
Vaccination in Adults: Are We Falling Behind?
Vaccination in Adults: Are We Falling Behind? Abstract Adult vaccination rates continue to drop across many developed countries, creating serious public health concerns. This paper looks at the current state of adult immunization, examining why adults are not getting vaccinated at recommended rates
CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs
CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs Introduction CBD and seizures research has skyrocketed in recent years, challenging traditional treatment paradigms for refractory epilepsy. Epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This neurological disorder, previously limited
Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025
Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025 Introduction HIV primary care has evolved dramatically, with more than 36 million people estimated to be living with HIV in 2019. The disease has claimed 39 million lives worldwide to date, yet its
ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials
ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials Introduction Recent ALS news reveals a groundbreaking personalized drug therapy that has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in slowing ALS progression. In April 2024, a patient received the first-ever antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) treatment targeting CHCHD10 mutations in
