June 2025

Key takeaways: The apparent suicide of a patient with an LVAD sparked discussion about mental health in this population. Healio spoke with Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc, about mental health …

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A peer-led intervention helped adults with obesity maintain weight loss more effectively over 18 months than standard physician-led care, according to the CHAMPS trial published in *JAMA Internal Medicine*. Participants receiving support from fellow patients regained less weight, were more active, and had lower diastolic blood pressure. The study suggests peer support may offer a cost-effective, sustainable alternative for long-term weight-loss maintenance. Further research is needed to assess its impact in real-world settings.

Key takeaways: Mycophenolate mofetil outperformed methotrexate, steroids and other immunosuppressives in diffuse cutaneous SSc skin and lung outcomes. Outcomes were particularly good with a disease duration of 2 years or …

Key takeaways: A study following 200,000 people for decades revealed new data on the importance of food quality for heart health. PCPs should focus on their patients’ macronutrient quality, a …

AD109, a new oral treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, significantly reduced AHI in a phase 3 trial, offering a non-device alternative for patients intolerant to CPAP. Over half of participants improved in disease severity, with strong safety and tolerability reported.