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MMP-9 tied to faster lung function decline, COPD development

12 Dec 2025

An elevated matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) appears to cause lung function decline and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a study.

MMP-9 tied to faster lung function decline, COPD development

12 Dec 2025

Continuous use of TNFi on the rise in pregnant women

11 Dec 2025

A trend toward increased continuous use of tumour necrosis factor inhibitors has been observed throughout gestation, which suggests growing confidence in the safety and effectiveness of this medication during pregnancy, reveals a study.

Continuous use of TNFi on the rise in pregnant women

11 Dec 2025

CVD tops disease burden, death cause worldwide

11 Dec 2025 by

The leading cause of disease burden and death across the globe is still cardiovascular disease (CVD), with low, low-middle, and middle sociodemographic index (SDI) regions carrying the heaviest burden, according to a study.

CVD tops disease burden, death cause worldwide

11 Dec 2025

Transition model eases move from paediatric to adult care for cSLE patients

11 Dec 2025 by

A recent study has demonstrated the effectiveness of a structured paediatric-adult dyad transition care model in encouraging prompt initial attendance and ensuring continuity of care for patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) during the critical transition from paediatric to adult healthcare.

Transition model eases move from paediatric to adult care for cSLE patients

11 Dec 2025

Antimicrobial use rises following TNFi initiation in PsA patients

10 Dec 2025

A recent study has noted a temporary increase in antimicrobial use following initiation of tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) treatment, with no significant risk in serious infections, among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Antimicrobial use rises following TNFi initiation in PsA patients

10 Dec 2025

Whole foods, Mediterranean diet help improve endothelial function

10 Dec 2025 by

Eating whole foods such as fruits and vegetables regularly, as well as following a Mediterranean diet, can enhance endothelial function as measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD), suggests a study.

Whole foods, Mediterranean diet help improve endothelial function

10 Dec 2025

Does palmitoleic acid supplementation reduce hs-CRP in adults?

10 Dec 2025

Supplementation with palmitoleic acid (POA) 500 or 1,000 mg/day does not appear to substantially reduce high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) or change other biomarkers in adults relative to placebo, reports a study.

Does palmitoleic acid supplementation reduce hs-CRP in adults?

10 Dec 2025

Nirsevimab cuts RSV burden in newborns

10 Dec 2025 by

A retrospective study from Italy shows an association between nirsevimab prophylaxis and a lower risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations and a milder disease course.