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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The liver manufactures new cholesterol molecules and captures excess from circulation for excretion. To eliminate excess cholesterol, specialized liver enzymes transform it into bile salts that get stored in your gallbladder. LDL and HDL are two famous examples, carrying cargo to and from tissues and blood vessels as needed.

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PhRMA Code Revised in Response to OIG Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs

FDA Law Blog

Kirschenbaum — On August 6, 2021, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) announced the release of a revised PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals , which takes effect on January 1, 2022. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) (see our blog post on this Special Fraud Alert here ).

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. This will trigger a special election in District 6. Read a summary of S.F.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Save this tropical oil for special occasions versus everyday cooking when managing cholesterol through diet. Partially Hydrogenated Oil To give processed foods a longer shelf life, manufacturers often add partially hydrogenated oil, a source of trans fats that are much worse for cholesterol levels than saturated fats.

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An Arm and a Leg: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part I

Physician's Weekly

Dozens of listeners responded with their stories, including Bob, who is being identified only by his first name to guard his family’s privacy and whose daughter has epilepsy. Because… Dan: Bob’s new job meant… a new insurance plan for the family. Dan: Another addition: Manufacturer coupons. And he liked what he saw.

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Aging and Climate Change: Karl Pillemer, Leslie Wharton, & Ruth McDermott-Levy

GeriPal

I actually wonder though, since we’re on a GeriPal broadcast, I think that people are under emphasizing the special risk of older people. What do we do to very concretely provide heat shelters and cool shelters? The Inflation Reduction Act provides enormous tax benefits to people who get heat pumps or put solar on their roofs.