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The association between Sugars Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) and lipid profile among children and youth: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies.

Source : https://europepmc.org/article/med/33629539

Background The relationship between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intake and serum lipids among children and youth has been reported in several studies, but the results are still controversial. Objective In the...

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Lipid profile of childhood cancer survivors and the effects of vitamin D supplementation: a prospective study

Lipid profile of childhood cancer survivors and the effects of vitamin D supplementation: a prospective study

Source : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43054-021-00051-5

Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) have high prevalence of obesity vitamin D (VD) deficiency together with dyslipidemia. We aimed to evaluate lipid profile and the effect of VD supplementation in...

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Improving Statin Adherence in Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Improving Statin Adherence in Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Source : https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/improving-statin-adherence-in-patients-at-risk-for-cardiovascular-disease/preview/uspeditorial?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_Pharmacist_TrendMD_0

US Pharm. 2021;46(2):6-12. ABSTRACT: Lipid-lowering medications have been shown to be efficacious, but adherence can be challenging in patients who are at risk for cardiovascular disease. It is critical for...

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    One thing I think we can do better with initiating statins is, when appropriate, use the "start low and go slow" mentality rather than begin with high dose/high potency statin. Show More
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67 year-old Hispanic female

Mrs. Sanders is a 67 year-old Hispanic female who is coming in for her yearly checkup. She is prediabetic, a non-smoker, drinks occasionally (for holidays and celebrations), and states her main form of exercise is dancing. She has a family history of diabetes and her father passed away from cardiac arrest a few years...

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  • 5yr
    Sounds like a typical metabolic syndrome patient with insulin resistance. Lifestyle change implementation along with as assessment of her cardio metabolism. Besides having a lipid profile at hand, Show More
  • 5yr
    1. How often is she exercising and how does she feel when she is dancing? I would encourage daily walking if she feels fine with dancing. 2. Show More

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