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Optimizing Lipid Lowering Drug Use Could Yield Major Clinical, Public Health Benefits

HCPLive

Evidence-based action is crucial to address undertreatment and improve public health outcomes, especially in high cholesterol management. Simulation study using NHANES data shows LLT use is lower than recommended, with potential for substantial LDL-C reduction and decreased cardiovascular event risk.

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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. This discovery emphasizes the importance of managing cholesterol levels for cardiovascular health and preserving cognitive function as we age.