Jonathan’s secret involves entropy, the tendency of biological systems to become disordered over time.

A recent study shows what's involved in bringing polygenic risk to bear in chronic disease clinical decision-making.

“For too long, patients who survive these reactions have been left without clear answers about why it happened, which medicines are safe, and what the future holds,” said Elizabeth Phillips, MD, who is leading the consortium.

The scientific statement suggests improving women’s kidney care by recognizing how women’s unique biology and social factors affect kidney health and designing research that includes sex-specific analyses of kidney function and chronic kidney disease medications.

Individuals taking the drug saw a significant drop in inflammatory cell clumps within just two weeks, and the reduction grew even stronger by week 12.

Since its launch in 2024, the program has expanded to serve clinicians across West, Middle and East Tennessee through regional partnerships with the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Extensive planning and preparation have taken place over many months to help ensure a smooth transition process for patients, physicians, nurses and staff as the new EHR system goes live.