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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.

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Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Imaging of Atherosclerotic Intracranial Disease

Stroke Journal

In addition to stroke, ICAD increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, magnifying ICAD societal burden. The mechanisms by which ICAD causes stroke include plaque rupture with in situ thrombosis and occlusion or artery-to-artery embolization, hemodynamic injury, and branch occlusive disease.