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High Lp(a) Linked to ASCVD Risk Even When LDL Cholesterol Is Low
While statins can reduce LDL levels and ASCVD events, high Lp(a) poses an independent risk that will need attention, too.
Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes
People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, ...
Key influenza-severity risk factor found hiding in plain sight on our antibodies
Viruses are the fastest-evolving biological entity on Earth. This fact explains why we need flu shots every year: Seasonal ...
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John Driskell Hopkins announces $3 million donation for ALS research and coping with his diagnosis: "I am going to sing through it"
It took two years to receive an ALS diagnosis. ALS is a nervous system disease that can cause loss of muscle control and ...
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Which risk factors are linked to having a severe stroke?
“Stroke can lead to disability or even death, yet there are a number of risk factors that people can modify with a change in lifestyle or medication,” said study author Catriona Reddin, MD at the ...
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COVID-19: Prevention and risks
Studies are underway to further understand what causes post COVID-19 condition and how to diagnose and treat it. You may be at risk of more severe disease or outcomes from COVID-19 if you: If so, it's ...