RSV Monoclonal Antibodies: A Paradigm Shift in Infant Protection Review Abstract Purpose: This review examines the evolving role of long-acting respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibodies in preventing RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants and selected young children. Methodology: This article reviews current CDC and
Revisiting Hormone Replacement Therapy: Are the Risks Still Overstated?
Revisiting Hormone Replacement Therapy: Are the Risks Still Overstated? Review Abstract Purpose: This paper reviews whether the risks of menopausal hormone therapy have been overstated in contemporary practice and how clinicians can apply current evidence without minimizing established safety concerns. Methodology: Review of current society
Permanent Contraception: Salpingectomy vs Tubal Ligation. What’s Your Default Now?
Permanent Contraception: Salpingectomy Versus Tubal Ligation - Current Default Approaches Review Abstract Purpose: This review evaluates complete bilateral salpingectomy and traditional tubal ligation, tubal occlusion, or partial salpingectomy as surgical options for permanent contraception. It compares contraceptive effectiveness, perioperative safety, operative feasibility, ovarian function, cancer-risk
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Senescent Cells: Therapeutic Target, Biological Signal, or Red Herring?
Senescent Cells: Therapeutic Target, Biological Signal, or Red Herring? Longevity Series Brief Summary This article explores one of the most intriguing questions in modern geroscience: whether senescent cells are actionable therapeutic targets or merely biological bystanders associated with aging and chronic disease. The answer
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter?
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter? Longevity Series Brief Summary This article explores the growing distinction between lifespan and healthspan. Lifespan asks how long people live. Healthspan asks how much of that life is lived with preserved function, independence, cognition, mobility,
Albuminuria as a Vital Sign: Why Urine ACR Is Becoming Central to Kidney-Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Albuminuria as a Vital Sign: Why Urine ACR Is Becoming Central to Kidney-Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Review Abstract Albuminuria, most commonly assessed using the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), has emerged as one of the most valuable biomarkers in contemporary nephrology and cardiovascular medicine. Despite its proven clinical
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids Review Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The condition
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age?
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age? Review Abstract Chronologic age has traditionally served as a cornerstone of perioperative risk assessment and clinical decision making. While advancing age is associated with an increased likelihood of postoperative complications, it is increasingly recognized that age alone provides an
Indocyanine Green for Perfusion: When It Helps, and When It Can Mislead
Indocyanine Green for Perfusion: When It Helps, and When It Can Mislead Review Abstract Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography has emerged as an important intraoperative imaging modality for assessing tissue perfusion and supporting surgical decision making. By providing real time visualization of blood flow, ICG fluorescence
