May 14, 2025

Oral Option Now Available for PPGL

The FDA approved belzutifan as the first oral therapy for advanced pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in patients aged 12 years and older.

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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 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

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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May 01, 2025

Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Incidence

A UK Biobank analysis identified 56 modifiable risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest; lifestyle improvements alone could prevent up to 18% of cases, with a total prevention potential of 63%.

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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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