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Finally – the end (of the trial process)

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

In my opinion, or should I say ‘allegedly’ what actually happened here was that Barney Calman had heard from various cardiology experts that cholesterol and statin ‘deniers’ were causing people to stop taking their drugs. They needed to be crushed and humiliated in public, in one of the most widely read newspapers in the world.

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Researchers Find ApoB Test May be More Accurate Measure of Heart Disease Risk

DAIC

13, 2024 – The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. Ann Marie Navar, M.D., population.

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Cardiovascular Disease and Deaths On the Rise

CardiacWire

However, theres light at the end of the cardiovascular tunnel thanks to advancements in drugs like GLP-1s and new cholesterol controls, which mean heart disease isnt a death sentence like it used to be.

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Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood.

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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.

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Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Cardiology Update

Metabolic risks, including high systolic blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, high BMI, high fasting plasma glucose, and kidney dysfunction, contribute substantially to age-standardized CVD disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The findings have significant implications for clinical and public health practice and research.

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We have a judgment (Part 1)

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

In short, we were effectively accused of being liars, and ‘ purveyors of misinformation ’ about statins (drugs that lower LDL/cholesterol). The Mail on Sunday published article(s) that we felt were very damaging and defamatory. Which, as a doctor, is the worst ‘crime’ it is possible to be accused of.

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