Dr RR Baliga's Internal Medicine MUST KNOW FACTS Podcasts for Physicians and Physician Extenders. Not medical advice. www.MasterMedFacts.com


Exploring Hegel's Vision of Progress and Freedom

In this week's exploration, I dive into the brain's hidden "plumbing"—the glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic systems—drawing from a remarkable report in Science magazine (Dec 2025). The piece outlines emerging Alzheimer's strategies ranging from VEGF-C and Aquaporin-4 gene therapy to vasomotion drugs, CO₂ breathing, massage-based lymphatic stimulation, and even experimental lymphovenous surgery. A quiet revolution is underway—hope flowing through the brain's deepest channels.

Delving into the latest JAHA review on immune checkpoint inhibitors and the heart has been illuminating

Immanuel Kant: The Architect of Modern Reason

Chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 850 million people worldwide, yet early detection and simple, evidence-based interventions can dramatically change the trajectory of both kidney and cardiovascular health.

New Lancet Seminar on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Exploring David Hume

The U.S. heart failure landscape is transforming—and fast.

Respiratory vaccines are not just infection-fighters—they're cardiovascular protectors.

Thrilled to see a major step forward in dengue prevention!

Delighted to share a concise update on the latest NEJM review of Long QT Syndrome


New NEJM insights on asymptomatic carotid stenosis

The new Lancet Series on ultra-processed foods offers a striking insight: as UPFs rise globally, traditional whole-food diets decline—bringing nutrient imbalance, overeating, toxic exposures, and hyper-palatable formulations that quietly reshape health trajectories.

Home-delivered DASH-patterned groceries paired with dietitian counseling meaningfully lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol among Black adults living in food deserts

☕ DECAF Trial insight! A new JAMA study shows that daily caffeinated coffee may lower recurrence of atrial fibrillation compared with abstinence. Patients drinking ~1 cup/day had 47% recurrence vs 64% with abstinence (HR 0.61, p=0.01)


