Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I am going to start with the answer to the question of whether statins cause dementia and then provide the details backing up my answer. Statins do not cause dementia. But if you are someone who thinks that statins do cause dementia and you need to see the evidence to refute that claim, then read on. The answer is: No.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 22, 2023

Being a carrier of the APOE4 gene variant is associated with higher rates of the most common type of dementia, late-onset dementia. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1. What to do?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

Share While the average Western male and female will develop advanced coronary artery disease by age 55 and 66, respectively, 85% of the Tsimane tribe population over 40 had no evidence of advanced atherosclerosis 2. Coronary atherosclerosis, as evidenced by an abnormal CAC score, is a measure of advanced plaque. 2021 Feb 16;87(1):18.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

His main career interests are in improving treatments for patients with intracranial arterial atherosclerosis and helping to mentor the next generation of clinical and translational scientists. Target: Stroke Nationwide Quality Improvement Program 2003-2021,” will be presented during an afternoon session on Feb. The Ralph L.

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