
Rheumatology
27 Aug 2025
ILD Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Mortality
Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is increasingly recognized as a major factor influencing long-term outcomes in affected patients, with new data showing that disease progression and specific lung patterns significantly impact mortality.

Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
27 Aug 2025
Pre-Illness COVID Symptoms Predict Long COVID Risk
New evidence suggests that individuals with poorer pre-infection mental health and a higher burden of prior symptoms face a greater risk of developing long COVID, according to findings from a large national cohort study.