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 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 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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May 01, 2025

Semaglutide Shows Potential in Liver Disease Trial

Phase 3 trial finds weekly semaglutide 2.4mg significantly improved liver histology in patients with MASH and moderate to advanced fibrosis.

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April 30, 2025

ApoB Count and Lp(a) Levels Key to CAD Risk

Total apoB particle count and Lp(a) levels best reflect coronary artery disease risk, with researchers noting that lipid-related atherosclerotic risk is most accurately reflected by the total count of apoB-P.

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April 30, 2025

Is That IPA PFAS-Free?

“Approximately 18% of U.S. breweries are located within zip codes with detectable Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water."

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April 29, 2025

New Drug Tames Resistant High Blood Pressure

Lorundrostat reduces blood pressure significantly in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension by targeting aldosterone production.

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April 28, 2025

Higher Heart Risk Seen in Inflammatory Arthritis With IFG

Prediabetes in inflammatory arthritis patients raised cardiovascular risk by over twofold, researchers reported in a population-based cohort study.

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