Cardiology
Medication Adherence: The Missing Link In Cholesterol Care
Adherence in cholesterol therapy is taking medication for lowering lipids on time (on the right days and the
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Miracle Drugs: Breakthroughs Or Overhyped In Medicine?
There has been a “miracle drug” renaissance in recent years with a new generation of weight loss and
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Infectious Disease
Symptom Transitions Predict TB Risk In Serial Active Case-Finding
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Innovation & Devices
Optimizing Oral Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis: Removing Error Codes
For people living with ulcerative colitis (UC), a newly available oral therapy, carotegrast methyl (CGM), offers a vital
Egbavwe Pela · 7 min read
Health Policy
If Cannabis Helps Sleep, Why Does Science Say It Doesn’t?
Cannabis has long been touted as an insomnia cure, but many experts say it’s not a viable long-term
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
Endocrinology & Metabolism
FDA Expands Zepbound Label To Allow Use With Eli Lilly’s KwikPen
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed labeling updates for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide), a first-in-class combination
Rayan Salih · 4 min read
Clinical Briefs
Long-Term Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in IBS Patients
Studies suggest that individuals with IBS may be at increased risk of being subsequently diagnosed with IBD.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 14 min read
Clinical Briefs
Aging With Grace: Clinician’s Guide To Healthy Aging
Healthy aging has become a daily clinical problem as more and more older patients live longer with more
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Cardiology
PBMs, Policy, and the Human Cost of Delay in Metabolic Care
Due to the current benefit design, patients with obesity, diabetes and other related conditions are experiencing avoidable harm
Dr. Abu Bakar · 16 min read
Clinical Briefs
Off-Label Treatment Approaches for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata presents clinicians and their patients with significant challenges in balancing risk and benefit, particularly as it
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Clinical Briefs
Rheumatology Retractions Rise ‘Substantially’ Over Decades
Rheumatology research is facing a growing problem – papers once accepted as part of the medical evidence base
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Cardiology
Ischemic Stroke: Faster Treatment Requires Better Logistics
The type of blood clot that causes the most damage is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
Immunometabolic Topography of Bacterial Control in TB Granulomas
TB is a global health crisis because, despite a robust immune response, the lesions formed by that response,
Rayan Salih · 10 min read
Innovation & Devices
Incretin Agonists And CPAP In Adults With Diabetes, Obesity, OSA
Incretin agonists, including the GLP-1 receptor agonists and the dual incretin tirzepatide, are redefining our understanding of obstructive
Dr. Abu Bakar · 11 min read
Women's Health
Treatment Approaches For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting many women with ovaries of reproductive age, but it
Dr. Abu Bakar · 11 min read
Oncology
Importance of Biopsy in Suspected Metastatic Breast Cancer
Why It Matters In order to best understand this patient’s illness, a biopsy is important.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Innovation & Devices
Acute Optic Neuritis: Visual Outcomes After Plasma Exchange
Acute optic neuritis (ON), a sudden inflammation of the optic nerve that causes rapid vision loss and eye
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Enhance Weight Loss With Tirzepatide
With MHT again in the headlines on both benefits and risks for women, we’ll review the basics and
Rayan Salih · 3 min read
Clinical Briefs
New Risk Score May Predict Pain Outcomes Effectively
A new biopsychosocial risk score that may help clinicians predict whether people are likely to develop persistent widespread
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Oncology
Cervical Cancer Incidence Declines in the US, Varies by State
Cervical cancer incidence has declined in the U.S. in recent years, at different rates in different states.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 11 min read
Health Policy
FDA Updates Approval Process for Rare Disease Therapies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued draft guidance for sponsors seeking full approval for targeted
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
AI Reveals Hidden Communication Among Gut Microbes: The Microbial Code
The language of the gut microbes is fast becoming the key to unlocking individualised medicine.
Rayan Salih · 5 min read
Women's Health
U.S. Mothers May Struggle With Recovery From Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern affecting new mothers across the United States.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Mental & Behavioral Health
The Street-Based Care Imperative: Psychiatric Support and Clinical Integrity for the Unsheltered
As the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness continues to rise, so does the urgent need for effective psychiatric care
Rayan Salih · 7 min read