The True Cost of Musculoskeletal Disorders to Global Economies
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant, often underestimated drain on national economies. A failure to implement proactive public health and occupational safety policies will predictably suppress national productivity and strain healthcare budgets.
Atrial Fibrillation Complexity: How Reliable is Registry Data?
Patients with atrial fibrillation often present with a complex interplay of cardio-kidney-metabolic conditions, but large registry data can oversimplify these interactions. Clinicians should interpret such observational findings cautiously, especially when considering individual patient management.
Unraveling MASH: Implications for Clinical Practice
A new review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology clarifies the complex interplay of metabolism, inflammation, and fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This understanding translates to practical guidance for risk stratification and patient management in primary care settings.
Will AI-ECGs Redefine Valve Disease Screening?
AI-enhanced ECGs may offer a new avenue for early detection of regurgitant valvular heart diseases. However, clinicians should be aware of the limitations and potential for both false positives and negatives.
Acne Recurrence: Can We Predict It?
Predicting acne recurrence remains challenging, impacting long-term management. A recent study proposes a nomogram for predicting recurrence, but its generalizability is questionable.
