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by Dr. Ed Fuentes Never Let The Sun Set On An Abscess As a first-year surgical resident, before I found my true calling in Family Medicine, there was one fear that loomed larger than any other, especially during those grueling 2-3 day on-call shifts in the ER: missing an appendicitis . The thought of sending a child home with what could be a ticking time bomb in their abdomen haunted me. Back then, the approach was clear, almost dogmatic. If we suspected appendicitis, you ope

by. Dr. Ed Fuentes Science vs Myth In an age of endless information, it's easy for complex topics like autism to get muddled by myths and speculation. You've probably heard various claims about what causes autism, or why its prevalence seems to be rising. But what does the actual science show? Today, we're cutting through the noise to bring you a clear, evidence-based look at autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – from its evolving prevalence to the latest research, and most import

by Dr. Ed Fuentes For over a century, insulin has been a life-saving medication for millions managing diabetes. Yet, for all its power, one persistent challenge has remained: the daily burden of injections. Imagine if you could reduce your basal insulin injections from 365 times a year to just 52. That future is closer than you think, thanks to exciting developments in once-weekly basal insulins. A Century of Progress: From Daily Shots to Weekly Convenience When insulin was f

by Dr. Ed Fuentes Mutual Help Groups Addiction is often misunderstood as a simple lack of willpower, but the science tells a different, more complex story. At its core, addiction is a biopsychosocial illness  where biological, psychological, and environmental factors intersect. The highlighted  root of this struggle: the hijacking of the brain's pleasure/reward pathway , specifically the nucleus accumbens . Normal pleasure  (like food or connection) boosts the reward system b

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. Peace given, peace received In the wake of acts that shock our collective conscience, we often struggle to comprehend...

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. Waiting at the Terminal For millions of people, air travel is a gateway to new adventures, family reunions, and...

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. Emotional Impacts of Pervasive Negative Media The contemporary media landscape, dominated by a 24-hour news cycle and...

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. Uterus in Greek: hystera ("womb"), which is the origin of the word "hysteria," based on an ancient belief that...

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. PCB's chemical structure Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs , are a group of synthetic chemicals that can pose...

by Ed Fuentes, D.O. Standard of Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a silent epidemic, a devastating and...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes Early and Chronic Lyme Disease Symptoms For centuries, we've grappled with the mysteries of the mind. From blaming...

by. Dr. Ed Fuentes Wildfires are no longer just a regional concern; their increasing frequency and intensity across the United States are...

Decoding the Rhythm of Healing: Fibonacci Patterns in Graceful Communication and NLP by Dr. Ed Fuentes For years, I've been captivated by...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes Dr. F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine discusses a study in iScience that explores the psychological...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes While we often focus on outdoor air quality, a critical new study highlights that the air inside our homes and...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes In environmental health, "PM" stands for Particulate Matter, which refers to a complex mixture of extremely small solid...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes Erythromycin 3D molecular Structure Erythromycin originally called "Ilotycin" or "Ilosone" from the soil of Iloilo...

Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years, gaining traction in conversations about overall well-being. Often called the "second...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes An American Idea adopted by Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xfDmrcI7OI The United States faces a silent drain on...

by Dr. Ed Fuentes Going Back to The Roots 1. Introduction Maintaining healthy blood pressure, circulation, cholesterol, and blood sugar...