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Study investigates how higher BMI lowers disability after stroke

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

The Kobe University finding adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population's normal when recommending best practices. Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities.

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Genomics plc Publishes Clinical Trial Results Demonstrating Successful Integration and Clinical Utility of Integrated Risk Scores Combining Polygenic and Clinical Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in NHS Primary Care

DAIC

We could not show it in a short study like this, but I believe this approach of integrating genetic information into routine best practices could save lives and be a game-changer for patients and GPs. QRISK incorporates factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, smoking status, age, sex, and family history to estimate risk.