Vol. 18 No. 2 (2026): Spring 2026

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Altitude sickness encompasses conditions such as acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), affecting individuals ascending to high altitudes without proper acclimatization....

Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease of childhood, affecting approximately 6 million children in the United States. Its pathophysiology involves airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation, which can lead to intermittent or persistent respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortn...

Febrile seizures are a common age-dependent phenomenon that affects up to 5% of children in the United States, typically between 6 months and 5 years of age. These seizures are triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature, most often due to an underlying viral illness. Febrile seizures typ...

 Mastitis spectrum disorders include a variety of presentations, including engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, and abscess formation. Lactational mastitis is a common occurrence in lactation, affecting up to 10% of patients. Common risk factors include oversupply, nipple trauma, and ineffective la...

 Preoperative optimization is a critical component in enhancing surgical outcomes and reducing postoperative complications. This review provides a comprehensive approach to managing preoperative care in a primary care setting, emphasizing the importance of risk assessment, patient education, and mul...

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a prevalent syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, often involving exclusion of other conditions. Effective management of FM requires a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes ...

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