Publications by authors named "Chijindu Nwakama"
Family Perspectives on Stigma Toward Women Who Use Drugs in Tanzania.
Issues Ment Health Nurs
January 2025
The stigma surrounding drug use adversely affects the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs. With projected increases in drug use in Africa over the next decade, understanding public perceptions of drug use is critical. This study explores perceptions and attitudes toward illicit drug use from the viewpoint of the families of women who use drugs.
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- Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death globally, often linked to dyslipidemia and various risk factors, including rare genetic conditions like familial chylomicronemia, which are frequently misdiagnosed.
- Traditional lipid-lowering treatments, primarily statins, have their drawbacks, leading to the exploration of new therapies like Olezarsen and Plozasiran that specifically target lipid metabolism pathways.
- Clinical trials show that these emerging therapies effectively improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, presenting a promising option for managing dyslipidemia and reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.