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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 report now identifies 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia. Morris, MD ; Michael D. Shapiro, DO.

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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. Introduction:Excessive dietary salt intake is a recognized ASCVD risk factor, and causes approximately 1.89 There is also an ongoing discussion whether dietary salt might be associated with the direct ASCVD risk. million deaths annually.

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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. adults live with obesity, 4 one of the leading risk factors contributing to heart disease and stroke. This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke. Why it Matters.

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