The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis-Calcium Score Improves Statin Treatment Allocation in Asymptomatic Adults
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.855390
Abstract: Background The current categorization of cardiovascular (CV) risk broadens the indications for statin therapy. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) identifies those who are most likely to benefit from primary prevention with statin therapy. The multi-ethnic study… read more here.
Keywords: calcium; score improves; risk; asymptomatic adults ... See more keywords
Polygenic Risk Score Improves Cataract Prediction in East Asian Population
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10081920
Abstract: Cataracts, characterized by crystalline lens opacities in human eyes, is the leading cause of blindness globally. Due to its multifactorial complexity, the molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Larger cohorts of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are… read more here.
Keywords: risk score; score improves; polygenic risk; risk ... See more keywords