Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care Why Uptake Remains Low Abstract Lung cancer screening has demonstrated substantial potential in reducing disease-specific mortality by enabling early detection of malignancies at a treatable stage. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), in particular, has been shown to markedly lower mortality among high-risk
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Can MRI Detect Old Strokes? New Findings on Silent Brain Infarcts
Can MRI Detect Old Strokes? New Findings on Silent Brain Infarcts Introduction The question of whether an old stroke appears on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) holds remarkable clinical importance, particularly in the context of silent brain infarcts (SBIs). These lesions, often asymptomatic, are increasingly recognized as markers
Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Breaking Traditional Treatment Boundaries
Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Breaking Traditional Treatment Boundaries Introduction Epilepsy affects more than 70 million individuals worldwide, and approximately 30 percent of patients experience resistance to conventional medical therapy. This subset of patients with drug-resistant or intractable epilepsy often faces major challenges, including reduced quality of
CRISPR vs Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell: Which Treatment Works Better?
CRISPR vs Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell: Which Treatment Works Better? Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of the most prevalent inherited hematologic disorders globally, affecting millions of individuals across diverse populations. It is estimated that approximately 100,000 people in the United States live
Why Brain Wearables Are Making Traditional EEG Labs Obsolete in 2025
Why Brain Wearables Are Making Traditional EEG Labs Obsolete in 2025 Introduction Brain wearables are reshaping the landscape of neurological monitoring at a time when epilepsy continues to affect approximately 70 million people worldwide, accounting for nearly one percent of the global population. Despite this high prevalence, access to
Are We Over-Scanning? The Truth About CT Scans in Minor Head Injury Cases
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
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025 Introduction Automated anesthesia systems equipped with triple-controller technology have demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional manual control methods in surgical practice. Recent clinical studies show that patients managed with automated systems spend significantly less time with
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025?
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025? Introduction The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into anesthesiology represents a transformative shift in medical technology and clinical practice. The remarkable adoption of AI platforms such as ChatGPT, which reached 57 million users within its first month and
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine?
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine? Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy represents one of the most transformative technological advances in modern gastroenterology. Computer-aided detection (CADe) and computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) systems have demonstrated high levels of accuracy in identifying colorectal polyps, gastric cancers,
PE Protocol: Expert Guide to Managing Incidental Findings on CT Scans
PE Protocol: Expert Guide to Managing Incidental Findings on CT Scans Introduction The implementation of proper pulmonary embolism (PE) protocols is a critical component of modern clinical practice. Pulmonary embolism remains a potentially life-threatening condition, occurring in approximately 5% of patients undergoing computed
