May 09, 2025

High TyG Index Doubles ICU Death Risk

A study of nearly 19,000 ICU patients found that a higher triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index was linked to significantly increased 28-day mortality, with risk doubling once the index passed a threshold of 8.82.

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May 09, 2025

Mediastinitis Carries Highest Death Risk Postsurgery

Mediastinitis leads to the highest risk of death within 90 days after surgery.

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May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

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May 08, 2025

SGLT2 Inhibitors Lower Hyperkalemia Risk in Patients Taking RAASi 

Researchers found that starting SGLT2 inhibitors in older patients on RAAS inhibitors reduced the risk of hyperkalemia and helped more patients stay on RAAS therapy.

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May 07, 2025

FDA Approves Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Tablet

The FDA has approved HemiClor, a 12.5-mg chlorthalidone tablet, providing patients with a low-dose option.

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May 06, 2025

Anemia Linked to Hidden Heart Strain in RA

A new study found that 1 in 3 rheumatoid arthritis patients with normal heart function on standard tests had hidden heart strain detectable only through advanced imaging, with anemia emerging as the strongest predictor.

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May 06, 2025

Weight Loss, Hypokalemia Reveal Pituitary Cushing’s Disease

A 75-year-old woman with severe weight loss and low potassium was diagnosed with pituitary Cushing’s disease, challenging assumptions about how the condition typically presents.

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May 05, 2025

True Heart Age Beyond Birthdays

New research uses cardiac MRI to calculate "functional heart age," showing obesity and other risk factors can age the heart by decades.

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May 01, 2025

Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality Globally

Researchers linked di-2-ethylhexylphthalate plastic exposure to over 350,000 cardiovascular deaths and 10 million years of life lost, supporting calls for international regulatory measures.

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