The Changing Geography of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States: State-Level Burden, Emerging Threats, and the Limits of Single-Exposure Risk Prediction Emerging Risks Abstract Purpose: This paper reviews recent U.S. trends in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when clinical disease
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Anchoring, Framing, and the Subtle Science of Persuasion
Anchoring, Framing, and the Subtle Science of Persuasion Review Brief Summary This article explores how first impressions, numerical anchors, wording, emotional context, and inherited labels shape medical decisions. These forces appear in diagnosis, informed consent, medication counseling, antimicrobial stewardship, deprescribing, public health messaging, and everyday
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
The One-Piece Takeaway: How Trail-Hip Lift and Lead-Shoulder Descent Build a Reliable Golf Swing
The Glucagon Paradox in Next-Generation Incretin Therapy: GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Co-Agonism
The Glucagon Paradox in Next-Generation Incretin Therapy: How GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Co-Agonism May Amplify Weight Loss Despite Glucagon’s Hyperglycemic Biology D. Mcauley Abstract The development of dual and triple incretin-based receptor agonists represents a major advance in the pharmacologic treatment of obesity, type
The Physician’s Playlist: How Music Shapes Focus, Healing, and Happiness
The Physician's Playlist: How Music Shapes Focus, Healing, and Happiness Review Abstract Music has become an increasingly important tool in medical practice, influencing physician performance, patient recovery, and overall healthcare outcomes. This paper examines the role of music in healthcare settings through analysis of current
Pushing Past Procrastination: Strategies to Ignite Action and Productivity
Pushing Past Procrastination: Strategies to Ignite Action and Productivity Review Abstract Procrastination affects millions of people worldwide, creating barriers to personal and professional success. This paper examines the psychological foundations of procrastination and presents evidence-based strategies to overcome this common challenge. Through analysis of recent
Immune Aging (Immunosenescence) The Next Major Target for Longevity Medicine
Immune Aging (Immunosenescence) The Next Major Target for Longevity Medicine Abstract The human immune system undergoes gradual decline with advancing age, a process termed immunosenescence. This deterioration represents one of the most promising targets for extending healthy lifespan. Research demonstrates that immune aging contributes to
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
The Narrative Mind: Why We Turn Life into Stories
The Narrative Mind: Why We Turn Life into Stories Review Abstract Human beings possess an inherent tendency to structure their experiences through storytelling. This paper examines the psychological, neurological, and social foundations of narrative thinking and its role in human cognition. Drawing from recent research
