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Off-label use of the central C3/C3b inhibitor pegcetacoplan is well tolerated and delivers improved outcomes for adolescents with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and immune complex-membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN), according to a subgroup analysis of the phase III VALIANT trial.

Pegcetacoplan works for teens with rare kidney diseases

Replacing UPFs with whole foods helps lower BP in children

The consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is high among preschool-age children, which can lead to an increase in their diastolic blood pressure (DBP), a study in Canada has shown.

Replacing UPFs with whole foods helps lower BP in children

LGBTQ teens at greater risk for suicidality, substance use

The risk for depression, suicidality, substance use, and tobacco use is much higher among LGBTQ adolescents compared to their heterosexual or cisgender peers, according to a recent study presented at the PAS 2025 Meeting.

LGBTQ teens at greater risk for suicidality, substance use

22 May 2025

Flavonoid-rich foods linked to healthy ageing

Adults can achieve healthy ageing by consuming foods rich in flavonoids, according to a study.

Flavonoid-rich foods linked to healthy ageing

Seladelpar benefit in PBC sustained at 3 years

The selective PPARδ* agonist seladelpar continues to demonstrate benefit in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in the long-term pooled analysis from the ongoing open-label phase III ASSURE trial.

Seladelpar benefit in PBC sustained at 3 years

22 May 2025

Apixaban a safe oral anticoagulant choice for VTE patients

For patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who are initiating an oral anticoagulant, apixaban use appears to be safer than rivaroxaban and warfarin, with lower risks of VTE recurrence and major bleeding, as reported in a study.

Apixaban a safe oral anticoagulant choice for VTE patients

Mild low birthweight carries increased childhood hypertension risk

21 May 2025 by

Children born with mild low birthweight (LBW) are at increased risk of hypertension, according to new research.

Mild low birthweight carries increased childhood hypertension risk

UPF categories needed to identify foods linked to cognitive impairment

Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) must be separated into categories, suggests a study examining the association of ultraprocessed animal products and beverages with cognitive functions.

UPF categories needed to identify foods linked to cognitive impairment

Hypoglycaemia often occurs in insulin-treated hyperkalemia patients

21 May 2025 by

The use of intravenous (IV) insulin for managing hyperkalemia in hospitalized patients may lead to hypoglycaemia, which occurs more frequently in those with kidney-related conditions, according to a Singapore study.

Hypoglycaemia often occurs in insulin-treated hyperkalemia patients