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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. Key Takeaways: Up to 50% of all dementia cases could potentially be prevented or substantially delayed. Presented by Pamela B. Morris, MD.

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Abstract WP320: Microemboli Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment/Dementia (VCID) Presents With Long-Term Brain Tissue Hypoxia: Relevance to Endothelin-1 (ET-1)

Stroke Journal

Diabetes doubles the risk of VCID but the underlying reasons remain unclear. At 10 weeks after the onset of diabetes, control and diabetic rats received cholesterol crystal ME (40-70 μm) injections and were monitored for 16 weeks. MAG/PLP-1 ratio was even lower in diabetic ME animals (Table 1).

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Should You Take A Statin To Lower Your Cholesterol?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Only when you have a clear idea of those three factors can you decide whether or not to take a medication to lower your LDL cholesterol. I use statins in the question posed above because that is what most people think and, in fact, what they will start with when looking to lower their LDL cholesterol with a medication. Not zero risk.

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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A 10 to 15kg weight loss in those who are overweight can reverse diabetes in 57% of patients with diabetes 1. Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. 2 1184-P: Return to Normal Glucose Control by Weight Loss in Nonobese People with Type 2 Diabetes: The ReTUNE Study.

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Highlights from The National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

He highlighted that cardiovascular health is essential for cognitive health, noting the common occurrence of vascular dementia. Untangling the Statins and Diabetes Link : Dr. Savitha Subtamaniam explored the incidence of diabetes associated with statin use, noting that the mechanism is unclear. Ballantyne, MD, FNLA , Robert A.

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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Why Insulin Resistance Is The Biggest Silent Risk Factor For Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Everyone sits somewhere on the scale of insulin sensitivity from very insulin sensitive to very insulin resistant at the point of type 2 diabetes. Understanding where you sit on this continuum is a key part of defining your future risk of heart disease but also dementia, and many cancers. Low HDL Cholesterol. Some complex.