Statins in Absolute Terms: Mortality Benefit, Number Needed to Treat, and the Limits of Statin Therapy in Primary and Secondary Prevention Why baseline risk, endpoint choice, follow-up duration, and residual risk determine the real-world value of LDL lowering Estimated reading time: 20 minutes
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Resistant Starch, Visceral Fat, and the 40 g/day Research Benchmark: A New GlobalRPh Calculator
GlobalRPh Clinical Nutrition Tool Resistant Starch, Visceral Fat, and the 40 g/day Research Benchmark: A New GlobalRPh Calculator An evidence-based review of resistant starch intake, the 40 g/day RS2 exposure used in key human trials, visceral adipose physiology, and a practical calculator for estimating daily intake. Open
The Changing Geography of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States
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
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
