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…
Crohn’s Disease About and Beyond the Gut: A Systems-Level Perspective
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, often penetrating…