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Over 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD). At risk for CKD include 65 million Americans with hypertension and 20 million patients with diabetes mellitus. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary, cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive... more
The principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) initially were established to evaluate medical interventions.1,2 These same standards first were applied in the development of nutrition recommendations by the Institute of Medicine for the 1997 Dietary Reference Intakes and, soon thereafter, by the... more
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The Southwest Lipid Association (SWLA) would like to thank all the contributing authors and editors for another edition of LipidSpin. Most importantly, SWLA and its board would like to thank all NLA members for their contributions, pushing boundaries, promoting healthier communities, and fostering... more
The NLA today released its position on the use Icosapent Ethyl in High and Very-high-risk patients.
I grew up in Chicago and, for most of my career, I have practiced on the near Westside of Chicago. Although health disparities are prevalent in every large city, the life expectancy gap is particularly salient in Chicago. A resident of the downtown area has an 85-year life expectancy. However, just... more
Every 39 seconds, a U.S. adult dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD),1 the nation’s top killer and a leading cause of disability for Americans both young and old. We spend about 1 out of 6 healthcare dollars on this disease each year — an estimated nearly $320 billion in healthcare expenses... more
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