Internal Medicine

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals

by David Mcauley - 057

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-)     Introduction Frailty assessment remains critically underutilized in healthcare settings despite affecting approximately 15% of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States

Vaccination in Adults: Are We Falling Behind?

by David Mcauley - 046

Vaccination in Adults: Are We Falling Behind?   Abstract Adult vaccination rates continue to drop across many developed countries, creating serious public health concerns. This paper looks at the current state of adult immunization, examining why adults are not getting vaccinated at recommended rates

CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 055

CBD and Seizures: New Clinical Evidence Challenges Common Beliefs   Introduction CBD and seizures research has skyrocketed in recent years, challenging traditional treatment paradigms for refractory epilepsy. Epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This neurological disorder, previously limited

Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 036

Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025   Introduction HIV primary care has evolved dramatically, with more than 36 million people estimated to be living with HIV in 2019. The disease has claimed 39 million lives worldwide to date, yet its

ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 048

ALS News: Breakthrough Drug Shows Promising Results in Clinical Trials   Introduction Recent ALS news reveals a groundbreaking personalized drug therapy that has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in slowing ALS progression. In April 2024, a patient received the first-ever antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) treatment targeting CHCHD10 mutations in

The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms: Myth or Reality?

by Nancy Ogbonna - 040

The Truth About Statin Intolerance Symptoms Myth or Reality   Introduction Statin intolerance represents a major clinical challenge in lipid management and cardiovascular disease prevention. Reported symptoms range from muscle pain and weakness to fatigue and gastrointestinal disturbances, affecting between 5 and 30 percent of patients prescribed

The Spectrum of AI Influence- Comparative Impact Across Medical Specialties

by David Mcauley - 070

The Spectrum of AI Influence: Comparative Impact Across Medical Specialties    Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-)  Abstract This paper examines the varying degrees of artificial intelligence adoption and impact across different medical specialties. Through

Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases

by Nancy Ogbonna - 050

Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases   Introduction Computed tomography (CT) has become an essential tool in the evaluation of head injuries in emergency departments across the world. Its speed and accuracy in detecting intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and other

Sepsis-3 vs CMS Core Measures: Which Definition Should You Use?

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 048

Sepsis-3 vs CMS Core Measures: Which Definition Should You Use?   Introduction Sepsis core measures remain at the center of a critical clinical debate as sepsis continues to devastate healthcare systems nationwide. Each year, the incidence of severe sepsis increases by approximately 13% in

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals