In this informative episode of the Precision Medicine Made Simple Podcast, we delve into the world of lipids with Dr. Stanford. Learn what lipids are and why they're crucial for your health, especially regarding heart disease prevention. We explore the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol, discuss genetic factors influencing lipid levels, and explain why even vegetarians need to pay attention to their lipid profiles.

Dr. Stanford breaks down advanced lipid panels, explaining key markers like apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a). We address when to start checking your lipids and why family history is a powerful tool in assessing your risk. The episode also touches on exciting developments in lipid management, including potential new treatments for high lipoprotein(a) levels.

Timestamps:

03:12 - Explanation of what lipids are and their importance

06:02 - Discussion of atherosclerosis and heart disease risk

07:35 - Explanation of "good" vs "bad" cholesterol (HDL vs LDL)

11:28 - Discussion of vegetarian diets and cholesterol levels

13:16 - Introduction of familial hypercholesterolemia and lipoprotein(a)

16:21 - Lifestyle factors and genetic predisposition to high cholesterol

19:36 - Discussion of new medications and treatments in development

25:53 - Guidelines for lipid testing and personalized medicine approach

34:22 - Detailed explanation of advanced lipid panel markers

46:56 - Explanation of new drug development processes for lipid management

Dr. William Stanford MD PHD FACP

Dr. William Stanford is co-founder of Biography Health. He began his career as a mechanical and aerospace engineer at Texas Instruments in 1982 while also pursuing his interest in aviation as a flight instructor and commercial pilot. In 1991, he pivoted into biomedical science and subsequently completed the combined M.D./Ph.D. physician-scientist training program at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1998 and an internal medicine residency at UCLA in 2001. He is board-certified in internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

A pioneer in the field of hospital medicine, Dr. Stanford founded and led a 25-physician group of private practice hospitalists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 2002. After an extensive clinical career as the attending physician for over 100,000 patients, he was elected by his peers at Cedars-Sinai to be clinical chief of general internal medicine, serving in this capacity from 2017 to 2018. Inspired by recent advancements in biomedical science and medicine, Dr. Stanford completed professional certification through Stanford University’s Department of Genetics in 2018, further advancing his role as a true physician-scientist. Since 2018, he has provided genomic and precision medicine consultations through the Beverly Hills Institute for Precision Medicine, enhancing his role as a leading expert in the field.

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