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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. The Takeaway The 2024 Lancet Commission report is a call to action for healthcare providers and public health advocates. Michos, MD ; Pamela B.

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Abstract 4112869: Development of a Sitosterolemia Risk Prediction Scale (SRPS): A Screening Tool

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4112869-A4112869, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Sitosterolemia, a hereditary disorder marked by elevated plant sterol levels, presents diagnostic challenges due to its similarity to other lipid disorders.

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Abstract 4145926: The Importance of Dietary Salt in the Process of Atherosclerosis The Results of the International Survey

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145926-A4145926, November 12, 2024. Thus, we aimed to check the knowledge, perception, diagnosis, and management of indirect and direct salt-related ASCVD risk among healthcare professionals.Methods:The survey, consisting of 17 questions, was developed by the Polish Lipid Association (PoLA).

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FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults with Known Heart Disease and Overweight or Obesity

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 03/08/2024 - 14:35 March 8, 2024 — Novo Nordisk today announced that the U.S. director of the Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research , in a statement issued by the FDA. Last accessed February 2024. 10,11 In the U.S.,

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