Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care: Why Uptake Remains Low

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

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

Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care: Why Uptake Remains Low