LDL-C Polygenic Risk Score and ASCVD in Monogenic Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Elevated LDL-C polygenic scores associated with higher LDL-C levels and increased risk for ASCVD in patients with monogenic familial hypercholesterolemia.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
Lower Mortality With Statin Use in Hospitalized Patients With DM
Study authors assess the association between statin therapy and in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19 and concomitant diabetes mellitus.
Elevated LDL-C Linked to Higher Risk for ASCVD in People Aged 70 to 100 Years
Elevated LDL-C levels in people ages 70 to 100 years were found to be associated with a higher absolute risk for myocardial infarction and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a 30 percent risk reduction in type 2 diabetes in women.
Endocrine Society Issues Practice Guideline for Lipid Management in Endocrine Disorders
A clinical practice guideline was released by the Endocrine Society providing guidance for the treatment of dyslipidemia in those with endocrine diseases.
Apabetalone Prevents Post-ACS MACE Risk in Comorbid CKD, Diabetes
In the BETonMACE trial, CKD patients with type 2 diabetes who recently experienced acute coronary syndrome who received apabetalone had a significant 50% reduction in the risk for major cardiovascular events compared with placebo.
Incident CVD Risk Increased With Sugary, Artificially Sweetened Drinks
Higher intake of sugary beverages and artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Very Low-Calorie Diet Feasible for Weight Loss in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigators sought to determine whether a very low-calorie diet is feasible and acceptable to achieve and maintain a weight loss of 10% or more in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Expert Q&A: Reassessing Risk-Based LDL-C Targets
Lipid-lowering therapies are key to the prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events and CV-related mortality.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Obesity
Bariatric surgery is associated with longer life expectancy than usual care among patients with obesity.
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