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May 30, 2025

Breakthrough in Lp(a) for Cardiovascular Health

Across the world more than 1.4 billion people are living with elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Lp(a) is an inherited cardiovascular risk factor linked to heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular conditions. Despite the prevalence, only 1–2% of the population gets tested for elevated Lp(a) levels.

May 29, 2025

“Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late”: A Call to Action on Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases

“Prevention is best, early intervention is better — but if you wait, it might be too late.” That was the urgent message delivered at the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Diseases Early Diagnosis and Treatment Forum, held recently in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the 78th World Health Assembly.

May 28, 2025

It’s International Thyroid Awareness Week

May 25 marks International Thyroid Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness for those living with thyroid disease. This international initiative aims to promote discussion and education about the burden, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders.

May 22, 2025

The Pursuit is On: GAfPA Launches the Global Remission Coalition

On May 21st in Geneva, alongside the World Health Assembly, the Global Remission Coalition (GRC) was officially launched with the declaration: “The Pursuit is On.”

May 2, 2025

Axial Spondylarthritis (AS) Day: Raising Awareness for AS

May 3 marks World AS Day, also known as World AxSpA Day, a time to raise awareness for those living with axial spondylarthritis. This global event is an opportunity to amplify patient voices, educate the public and call for better care and earlier diagnosis for AxSpA patients.

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