August 07, 2025

Allogeneic Islet Transplant Shows Promise Without Immunosuppression

First-in-human trial shows genetically engineered islet cells restore insulin secretion in type 1 diabetes without triggering immune rejection.

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August 06, 2025

DASH4D: Sodium Reduction Lowered Blood Pressure in T2D

Researchers found that a lower sodium DASH-style diet tailored for type 2 diabetes reduced blood pressure in adults receiving antihypertensive treatment.

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August 05, 2025

Periodontal Disease: Systemic Associations Across Multiple Organ Systems

Evidence links periodontal inflammation to systemic dysfunction across cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and neurologic systems.

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July 23, 2025

IDSA Issues Stratified Antibiotic Approach for complicated UTIs

New recommendations outline a stratified antibiotic treatment for complicated urinary tract infections, including shorter durations, oral transition timing, and tailored empiric choices based on illness severity and resistance risks.

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July 23, 2025

6 Blood Proteins Predict Kidney Function Decline

A 6-protein blood-based model predicted kidney function decline in patients with ADPKD more accurately than clinical or imaging-based models, and offers a new pathway for outcome prediction.

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July 18, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Organ Aging and Mortality

Researchers used blood proteins to estimate the biological age of 11 organs in over 44,000 people, revealing that older brain and immune systems were linked to higher disease and death risks, while younger ones predicted longer life.

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July 18, 2025

Decade of Data Validates Life’s Simple 7

A decade-long review supports that higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores significantly reduce risks of chronic disease, mortality, and health care use.

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April 29, 2024

A Look Ahead at Rheumatology in 2024

A rheumatologist reflected on rheumatology developments in 2023 and looked ahead to the developments and challenges the field may face in 2024.

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November 11, 2024

Morning BP Rise Linked to Heart Hypertrophy

A morning BP rise of over 10 mmHg independently predicts left ventricular hypertrophy—accounting for 36.2% of LVMI variability, even after adjusting for age and BMI.

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