Are We Overtreating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Biologic Era?

Are We Overtreating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Biologic Era   Abstract The introduction of biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs has fundamentally reshaped the management of rheumatoid arthritis over the past two decades. These agents, in combination with conventional synthetic therapies and treat to target strategies, have significantly

Biological vs Chronological Age: Are Geriatricians Ready for ‘Aging Clocks’?

Biological vs Chronological Age: Are Geriatricians Ready for ‘Aging Clocks’?   Abstract The concept of biological age versus chronological age represents a fundamental shift in how healthcare providers assess aging and age-related health risks. While chronological age measures the time elapsed since birth, biological

Metformin in 2025: Still the King or Time to Step Aside?

Metformin in 2025: Still the King or Time to Step Aside?   Abstract Metformin has reigned as the first-line therapeutic option for type 2 diabetes mellitus for over six decades, earning its moniker as the “king” of anti-diabetic medications. As we advance through 2025, the diabetes

Anemia of Chronic Disease: Unravelling New Pathways Beyond Iron

Anemia of Chronic Disease: Unravelling New Pathways Beyond Iron   Abstract Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) represents the second most common form of anemia worldwide, affecting millions of patients with underlying inflammatory conditions. Traditionally understood as a disorder primarily involving disruption of iron metabolism, recent

Hidden Crisis: Why Sarcopenia Treatment Matters More Than You Think in 2025

Hidden Crisis: Why Sarcopenia Treatment Matters More Than You Think in 2025   Introduction Sarcopenia treatment represents a critical healthcare priority as the prevalence of this age-related muscle wasting condition reaches alarming levels. The economic burden of sarcopenia in the United States was approximately

The Tirzepatide Revolution: Is Dual Agonism the End of Single-Pathway Therapy?

The Tirzepatide Revolution: Is Dual Agonism the End of Single-Pathway Therapy?   Abstract The development of tirzepatide, a first in class dual glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon like peptide 1 receptor agonist, represents a potentially transformative advance in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. By simultaneously targeting

BPH Treatment Guidelines 2025: Expert-Validated Algorithm for Patient Care

BPH Treatment Guidelines 2025: Expert-Validated Algorithm for Patient Care   Introduction Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment guidelines continue to evolve as the condition affects an overwhelming majority of aging men, with prevalence rates reaching 60% by age 60 and escalating to 80% by age

Why Medicine Feels Broken- And What Doctors Are Doing to Reclaim Their Lives

Why Medicine Feels Broken — And What Doctors Are Doing to Reclaim Their Lives Abstract The medical profession faces an unprecedented crisis marked by widespread physician burnout, administrative burden, and declining job satisfaction. This analysis examines the systemic factors contributing to the perception

Long COVID Treatment Breakthrough- From Symptoms to Science-Backed Solutions

Long COVID Treatment Breakthrough: From Symptoms to Science-Backed Solutions Previous articles: Hidden Danger: Why MIS-A Strikes Adults Months After COVID-19 Recovery Solving Long COVID Symptoms: New Research Reveals Hidden Immune Patterns Autoimmunity and COVID Vaccines: Risk of

Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing: Help or Hindrance for Internists?

Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing: Help or Hindrance for Internists?  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Direct-to-consumer laboratory testing has become an increasingly prominent feature of modern healthcare, offering patients the ability to independently order diagnostic tests without the

Are We Overtreating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Biologic Era?