Epigenetics and Brain Plasticity: Can We Rewrite the Neurological Code? Introduction More than half of children are estimated to experience at least one form of early-life stress, contributing to 30–40% of all mood, drug, and psychiatric disorders. Neural plasticity, a remarkable characteristic of
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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 Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement: Separating Science from Pseudoscience
The Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement Separating Science from Pseudoscience Abstract The longevity movement has gained considerable traction in recent years, driven by advances in molecular biology, increased public interest in healthy aging, and widespread media coverage of anti-aging interventions. Promises of extended lifespan
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
Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults?
Hypertension Guidelines: Are We Overtreating Older Adults? Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract This paper evaluates contemporary hypertension treatment guidelines and their clinical application in older adults, with particular attention to the possibility that current practices may contribute to
Sleep Apnea Symptoms: The Hidden Heart Attack Risk You’re Missing
Treatment for Latent TB: Critical Steps Internists Often Miss
Treatment for Latent TB: Critical Steps Internists Often Miss Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Latent tuberculosis infection remains a significant public health concern in the United States. Estimates suggest that up to 13 million individuals are
