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Spironolactone as a diuretic has a wide array of both diagnostic and therapeutic uses — from treatment of non-cardiac edema to its established use in cardiovascular disease. In high doses, spironolactone is indicated to treat edema secondary to hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 

Cardiovascular diseases continue to be a leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually due to these conditions. In the Philippines, the situation is no different. Statistics covering January to April of 2025 show that ischemic heart diseases were the leading cause of death in the country, accounting for 20% of all deaths during this period.

Losartan potassium combined with amlodipine besilate has quietly become one of the more dependable combinations in hypertension management, the kind of duo that works so well together that one almost takes for granted how much clinical frustration it saves one

Hypertension often exists alongside other chronic metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and central obesity. This clustering increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events like atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Managing hypertension effectively isn't just about lowering blood pressure; it also involves choosing medications that can positively influence these interconnected conditions.

In expectant mothers, a history of abdominal surgery for Crohn’s disease (CD) exerts no adverse effect on pregnancy, neonatal, or wound healing outcomes, according to the prospective PIANO study.

In women with faecal incontinence (FI), faecal consistency of Bristol Stool Chart (BSC) ≥5 results in significantly worse clinical severity and quality of life (QoL), reports a study.

Regular coffee consumption appears to be associated with decreases in blood pressure (BP) levels, as according to a Mendelian randomization analysis.

Collaborations among pharmacists, physicians, and nurses in home care results in significant improvements in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs), a Singapore study has shown.

Inhaled Technosphere insulin significantly reduced HbA_1c levels in Indian individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with placebo, according to a study presented at ATTD-ASIA 2025.