Low Ferritin: A Conversation with AI: Looking Beyond Iron Deficiency
My in-progress conversation with AI concerning causes for low ferritin: [Prelude: Ferritin is the body’s main protein for storing iron.…
A Hidden Cause Behind High Blood Pressure: A Patient’s Journey to Diagnosing Primary Aldosteronism
For six months, I lived in a cycle of fear and uncertainty. Ten visits to the emergency room, each one…
A Hypothetical Look at Skin Cancer and Sunscreen Usage
Introduction Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased dramatically over the past century. Interestingly, melanoma was relatively rare…
Exploring Hypotheses on Alzheimer’s Disease
A Systems-Based, Speculative Perspective Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition traditionally diagnosed through clinical criteria during life…
Aluminum Toxicity: What You Need to Know
Aluminum is one of the most ubiquitous heavy metals in our daily lives, often in places we least expect. From…