Clinical Correlations

Rethinking Alcohol Use Disorder Through GLP-1 Agonism

February 19, 2026

By Joshua Wang

Peer Reviewed

Dan never imagined his nightly struggle with alcohol cravings might be cured with his diabetes medication. Yet, a few months after starting semaglutide for his blood sugar, …

Stimulant Prescribing in Primary Care: Evidence and Best Practices

January 22, 2026

Class Act Psychiatry 7 min read

By Ashley Lewis

Peer Reviewed

In the US, patients experience serious barriers to accessing mental healthcare. Over half of counties in the US lack a psychiatrist, and most patients with mental illness did not receive …

Keeping Your Enemies Close: Human-Microbial Coevolution and the Consequences of Helicobacter pylori Eradication

December 29, 2025

Class Act GI ID 6 min read

By: Lauren Maytin

Peer Reviewed

Evolutionary theory, much like medical practice, is governed by tradeoffs. In an ideal world, an environmental challenge would be met with a corresponding adaptation perfectly suited to the …

Guideline Gap: Are We Failing High-Risk Women in Breast Cancer Prevention?

November 18, 2025

Clinical Questions 6 min read

By Felicia L. Pasadyn, MA

Peer Reviewed

Research demonstrates that less than 10% of physicians currently follow the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) “B” recommendations for breast cancer prevention in …

The Original Bird Flu: Chlamydia psittaci

October 28, 2025

Class Act 6 min read

By Abigail Korenek

Peer Reviewed

Almost 100 years ago, a different kind of bird flu captured the public consciousness. Today, the media cycle is dominated by reports of highly pathogenic avian …

Cancer in an Immunocompromised Host

October 15, 2025

Class Act Heme/Onc ID 8 min read

By Jacob Rozowsky

Peer Reviewed

As a medical student and researcher, I am fascinated by the mechanisms of evolution in human disease. I am particularly intrigued by oncology, where evolution unfolds in real-time. …