Lipid Disorders
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MASLD, MASH projected to grow by 23% in the U.S. through 2050
“In the absence of effective treatments, health systems should plan for large increases in the number of liver cancer cases and the need for liver...
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How to prescribe exercise in 5 steps
“The most important thing to know about exercise is that finding the time and having the health to do so is a privilege.”
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Gaps persist in awareness, treatment of high LDL cholesterol
Among people with the higher LDL-C level, one in four are both unaware and untreated.
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Higher triglycerides linked to lower dementia risk
“Triglyceride levels may serve as a useful predictor for dementia risk and cognitive decline in older populations.”
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Another study ties statins to T2D: Should practice change?
“When using rosuvastatin over atorvastatin, we ... emphasize the importance of meticulous monitoring and appropriate lifestyle interventions to...
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Many young adults with type 2 diabetes skip medications
Young people who forgo medications for blood pressure and cholesterol increase their chances of developing kidney disease or having a stroke.
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MASLD linked to increased risk for various clinical outcomes
The disease significantly raises the risk for cardiovascular, metabolic, oncologic, and other outcomes.
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LDL cholesterol lowering tied to less risk of first CVD events in patients older than 70
Any potential benefits should be balanced against potential harms in this population, as these individuals may have comorbidities and may be...
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Muvalaplin and olpasiran show early promise in lowering Lp(a)
“For the first time we have an oral agent” that lowers Lp(a) levels. However, “we will still need to determine if this leads to a reduction in...
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AHA reviews impact of aggressive LDL lowering on the brain
The risk for hemorrhagic stroke associated with statin therapy in patients without a history of cerebrovascular disease is “small and consistently...
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Fish oil labels make health claims, despite lack of data
“What was surprising, though, was just how broad the types of claims being made were – from heart and brain health to joint health, eye health,...