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Zebra of the Week: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is a heterogeneous podocytopathy that causes progressive proteinuric kidney disease and represents a leading cause of nephrotic syndrome and end-stage kidney disease. . .

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Nat Med

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New targeted add-on doubles one-year survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer

Phase 2 trial finds elraglusib plus standard chemotherapy improves survival in a hard to treat population. . .

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Lancet Psychiatry

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Magnetic seizure therapy for depression matches electroconvulsive therapy, with less memory loss

In a head-to-head trial, magnetic seizure therapy worked about as well as electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression and caused fewer memory problems. . .

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Nat Med

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Blood test flags kidney failure risk years before function drops

A nine-protein blood test identified long-term kidney risk in Black adults carrying high-risk APOL1 variants who had normal kidney function, with the highest-risk group facing far more events over 10 years. . .

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J Am Coll Cardiol

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Oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide outperforms oral non‑statins in phase 3 trial

In statin-treated, high-risk patients, oral enlicitide lowered LDL‑C ~65% at 8 weeks—far exceeding ezetimibe and bempedoic acid—with similar short-term safety. . .

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Neurology

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Air pollution tied to more acute migraine visits

Short-term nitrogen dioxide exposure was associated with a markedly higher likelihood of migraine-related urgent care, while longer-term pollution exposure tracked with greater triptan use. . .

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JAMA Oncol

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Why the HPV vaccine matters for boys—even years later

In a large cohort study, males who received the 9‑valent HPV vaccine had about a 46% lower risk of HPV‑related cancers compared with unvaccinated peers. . .

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BMJ Public Health

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Calorie labels may help binge-eating, but worsen restrictive dieting

In a survey, roughly half of people with disordered eating reported harm from calorie labels, while about one-quarter reported benefit. . .

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Pharmacotherapy

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GLP‑1-based therapies show promise in binge eating disorder

Small studies suggest GLP‑1–based treatments reduce binge eating and support weight loss, with mainly GI adverse effects. . .

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