Comprehensive patient assessment and accurate risk stratification are cornerstones of effective inpatient management of SARS-CoV-2. However, the absence of a clear consensus on how to categorize patients by risk—and the limited availability of validated, reliable scoring systems—continues to challenge clinical …
Women experience a disproportionate burden of behavioral health conditions across their lifespan, yet unique clinical presentations often go underrecognized due to persistent stigma, gender disparities, and limited integration of mental health within women’s health care. From adolescence—when depression, anxiety, and …
The ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to the emergence of multiple regional variants with varying genetic profiles and clinical implications. These differences significantly impact the efficacy of inpatient COVID-19 treatment strategies, including antiviral use, monoclonal antibody therapy, …
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an established and highly effective method of preventing sexually transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and has been instrumental in declining incidence rates. Adherence and access to HIV prevention still pose challenges due to stigma and …
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus resulting from the accumulation of eosinophils in the esophageal lining and tissue damage. Patients face the daily struggles of difficulty swallowing, upper gastrointestinal morbidity, and diminished quality of …
Men face unique behavioral health challenges that often go unrecognized due to stigma, cultural norms, and underreporting, leading to disparities in diagnosis and care. Across their lifespan, men’s mental health concerns frequently appear through externalizing behaviors, physical symptoms, or social …
Chronic, subacute, and acute pain remain among the most common and complex challenges encountered in clinical practice. Inadequate pain management contributes to diminished quality of life, impaired function, and increased healthcare utilization. At the same time, the ongoing opioid crisis …
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit is designed to give Medicaid-insured children the strongest possible start by offering age-appropriate screenings, comprehensive preventive care, and timely treatment. In practice, however, many families still encounter frustrating gaps between …
Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) represent an important and growing challenge in clinical practice, affecting individual patients’ health and quality of life while exerting a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Despite being common, these infections are underrecognized. The July …