An intriguing new CCTA study called the Essence-TIMI 73b (which sounds like part of the Complement Cascade from Immunology class) was presented of Olezarsen (Tryngolza), an ApoC3 inhibitor currently approved for Familial Chylomicronemia (which, to this point, has shown impressive…
Today is Lp(a) Awareness Day, and I refer to this genetic risk factor as “The Felon of the Lipid Neighborhood” in Chapter 6 of my book. And one of my best friends is a great example of how nefarious Lp(a)…
“Elevated insulin, impaired fasting glucose, prediabetes, diabetes…they’re all the same problem of insulin resistance. It’s like being almost pregnant…you either are or you aren’t. It’s just a matter of how far along you are in the process.” Casey Ruff is…
I often get asked the question, “What is the best diet for heart health?” And my general answer is this: There are many different dietary patterns that can optimize both your Home Security System and your Lipid Neighborhood…the Standard American…
“Don’t get so caught up in the DOING that you miss out on the BEING.” When 2 clinicians with commonly mispronounced last names get together to discuss the true meaning of wealth, it leads to a rich conversation you don’t…
HDL Good, LDL Bad…It’s Not That Simple! A nice introduction to the Home Security System and the Lipid Neighborhood framework for NOT having heart attacks, strokes, and dementia! What’s the Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol? Some great discussions about diet…
Episode 111 is a nice introduction to the Lipid Neighborhood, dispelling common misconceptions about Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Risk Assessment! Link Below:
There are often “trade-offs” in biology. One of the classic examples is the sickle cell trait; you might not get as sick if you get malaria, but a bout of dehydration or intense exercise at altitude could easily land you…
“Laurie got offended when I used the word ‘puke.’ But to me, that’s what her dinner tasted like.” -Jack Handey Many of you have heard me employ terms such as “garbage,” or “trash” or “not quite useless…but close” when discussing…
Church is generally expected to be a place of encouragement, but it can sometimes also be a site of some unusual and hilarious interactions. For instance, a lady walked up and asked, “Are you Josh?” Apparently she had heard about…
