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SEMI Europe and the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Partner to Accelerate Semiconductor Industry Expansions in Poland
MILPITAS, California, March 14 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on March 13, 2026:
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SEMI Europe and the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Partner to Accelerate Semiconductor Industry Expansions in Poland
SOPOT, Poland - SEMI Europe today announced the signing of a new two year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, establishing a strategic partnership to advance semiconductor industry development and support the green transition across the sector. The
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MILPITAS, California, March 14 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on March 13, 2026:
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SEMI Europe and the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Partner to Accelerate Semiconductor Industry Expansions in Poland
SOPOT, Poland - SEMI Europe today announced the signing of a new two year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, establishing a strategic partnership to advance semiconductor industry development and support the green transition across the sector. Theagreement strengthens cooperation between these regions at a pivotal moment for global semiconductor expansion.
The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.
"This partnership marks an important milestone in deepening economic collaboration and creating new opportunities for businesses across Europe," said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. "By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful value to our members."
Key areas of cooperation under the MoU include:
* Exchange of knowledge and expertise, including access to expert cooperation, where relevant.
* Joint organisation and support of events, meetings, and delegations that promote economic ties and encourage industry dialogue.
* Mutual promotion of initiatives across communication channels and networks.
* Consultation on policy related matters, such as joint recommendations and positions for governmental and institutional stakeholders.
* Support in developing analytical materials, including reports, analyses, and expert resources.
"Our partnership with SEMI Europe, an organisation representing more than 3,000 global members, has significant potential to accelerate industry growth and attract new semiconductor investments to Poland," said Agnieszka Sygitowicz, President of the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce. "It reflects our shared commitment to positioning Poland as an attractive destination for advanced technology development."
"Today's agreement symbolizes our mutual trust and the strong foundation on which we intend to build even deeper cooperation," Sygitowicz added. "We look forward to working closely together to advance shared ambitions and promote long term economic prosperity."
The Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce serves as a dynamic bridge between these regions, fostering economic and cultural collaboration as well as supporting new partnerships between member companies in both regions. The Chamber supports initiatives in emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicle development as well as energy transformation to strengthen innovation and global competitiveness.
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About SEMI
SEMI(R) is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON(R) expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members' business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.
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Original text here: https://www.semi.org/en/semi-press-release/semi-europe-and-the-polish-taiwanese-chamber-of-commerce-partner-to-accelerate-semiconductor-industry-expansions-in-poland
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[Category: Electronic Products]
NOAA Economic "Snapshot" of the U.S. Shrimp Industry
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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NOAA Economic "Snapshot" of the U.S. Shrimp Industry
In response to the newly released NOAA Fisheries report, Snapshot: Economics of the Gulf of America Federal Shrimp Fishery, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is sounding the alarm, citing the federal agency's own data as irrefutable evidence that the American shrimp industry is in the midst of a policy-driven disaster.
The Crisis by the Numbers
NOAA's economists have now put hard numbers to a disaster that has been unfolding
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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NOAA Economic "Snapshot" of the U.S. Shrimp Industry
In response to the newly released NOAA Fisheries report, Snapshot: Economics of the Gulf of America Federal Shrimp Fishery, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is sounding the alarm, citing the federal agency's own data as irrefutable evidence that the American shrimp industry is in the midst of a policy-driven disaster.
The Crisis by the Numbers
NOAA's economists have now put hard numbers to a disaster that has been unfoldingfor years:
* Revenue collapse: Total Gulf shrimp revenue fell more than 50 percent in just two years, from $489 million in 2021 to $221 million in 2023.
* Historic price lows: Adjusted for inflation, the average 2023 dockside price--under $2.00 per pound--was the lowest ever recorded, down from over $6.00 per pound in the 1980s.
* Negative margins: The federal fleet posted a negative 6.1% profit margin in 2023, leaving producers unable to reinvest in aging vessels and infrastructure.
* Job losses: An estimated 1,200 jobs were lost on federal shrimp vessels between 2021 and 2023 as active vessels dropped 19%.
"For more than two decades, America's shrimping families have been telling policymakers that it is economically unsustainable to compete against double standards and counterproductive policies," said Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. "Give us a fair playing field, and we will win every time. Farm-raised shrimp from halfway across the world will never match the superior quality, and sustainable management of wild-caught shrimp from our local waters."
Inviting Fair Competition
American shrimpers have everything it takes to compete and win in a fair market. U.S. wild-caught shrimp is a sustainable product prized for its ocean-fresh flavor, natural firmness, and responsible harvesting. NOAA recognizes the U.S. shrimp industry as a world leader in shrimp trawl bycatch reduction. Consumer demand for local, naturally raised, and ethically produced seafood is growing, and no shrimp product fits that profile better than Gulf and South Atlantic shrimp.
The economic problem is not the product--it's the playing field. Foreign competitors in the largest shrimp-supplying countries benefit from government subsidies, hundreds of millions of dollars in development funding that U.S. taxpayers help finance, and illegal or unethical cost-cutting shortcuts--banned antibiotics, forced labor, and severe environmental harms. NOAA's data confirm that the only period of profitability for the Gulf fleet in the past two decades came when the federal government took meaningful action to offset unfair trade. Remove unfair and unethical shrimp from the U.S. market, and American shrimpers will deliver a fresh, better-tasting, high-quality protein product for consumers and good-paying jobs for coastal communities.
"When NOAA says the U.S. shrimp industry is consuming its own capital just to stay afloat, they are describing multigenerational shrimping families spending their life's savings waiting for Washington to act," said Price. "Shrimpers want to invest in their way of life so the trade and culture can be passed down to the next generation. They aren't afraid of a fair fight. But policymakers need to give them one."
The Mandate for Change: President Trump's Executive Order
President Trump's Executive Order Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness is clear: "The erosion of American seafood competitiveness at the hands of unfair foreign trade practices must end."
The U.S. shrimp industry is grateful for that directive to reverse counterproductive policies and end double standards. SSA will continue to work with federal officials, eager to see the mandate translated into concrete policy. The President has also signed an Executive Order to restore U.S. shipbuilding and working waterfronts that addresses additional barriers to investing in the U.S. shrimp industry.
Grounded in NOAA's data that clearly demonstrates the cost of inaction to American workers, the SSA calls on the Administration and Congress to act on these five priorities:
1. Enforce existing laws at the border. Drive aggressive enforcement against imports. Give FDA the authority to destroy hazardous imports, including shrimp contaminated with banned antibiotics and fungicides. Block market access to shrimp supply chains using IUU fishing or forced labor and fund the SIMP traceability program to back it up.
2. Stop funding our competitors. Pass the SOS Act to halt IFI financing of foreign shrimp aquaculture. The U.S. Treasury cast its first-ever vote against a shrimp aquaculture project last year. America needs to always use its voice and vote to stop non-market-based overproduction of shrimp.
3. Put import duties to work. Direct shrimp import duties toward increased FDA import testing, expanded USDA procurement of domestic shrimp, and a national marketing program that distinguishes American wild-caught shrimp from commodity imports.
4. Protect the 'U.S. wild-caught' label. SSA-funded genetic testing has found that the majority of shrimp sold as U.S. wild-caught in sampled coastal restaurants was actually farm-raised imports. State and federal agencies must enforce transparent country-of-origin and production-method labeling so consumers can trust what they buy.
5. Establish a national seafood office within USDA to make existing USDA programs accessible to the seafood industry, including the domestic shrimp sector.
"NOAA's clear documentation of the shrimp industry's attrition through 2023 should motivate government officials to act quickly," stated Price. "Ensuring that multigenerational fishing families continue to produce healthy protein is a matter of national food security. We look forward to a unified federal response to the counterproductive trade policies that have hindered U.S. shrimp and seafood production. Let's move America's fisheries from surviving to thriving."
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REPORT: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/s3//2026-03/Gulf-Shrimp-Economic-Snapshot-Report-Final-NMFS-SEFSC-795.pdf
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Original text here: https://shrimpalliance.com/noaa-economic-snapshot-of-the-u-s-shrimp-industry/
[Category: Food/Beverage]
NAR Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Mortgage Lending
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following statement:
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NAR Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Mortgage Lending
Today, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors(R), issued the following statement after the President Trump signed an executive order to reduce regulatory burdens that have driven up mortgage costs:
"The National Association of REALTORS(R) welcomes efforts to expand access to mortgage credit and ensure that qualified homebuyers are not unnecessarily shut out
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WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following statement:
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NAR Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Mortgage Lending
Today, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors(R), issued the following statement after the President Trump signed an executive order to reduce regulatory burdens that have driven up mortgage costs:
"The National Association of REALTORS(R) welcomes efforts to expand access to mortgage credit and ensure that qualified homebuyers are not unnecessarily shut outof the market. Today's executive action by President Trump highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers that can increase costs for borrowers and limit the ability of lenders to serve their local markets. We look forward to reviewing the executive order in more detail.
"REALTORS(R) know that access to affordable and responsible mortgage financing is essential to expanding homeownership and strengthening communities. As policymakers consider changes to the regulatory framework governing mortgage lending, it is critical that reforms both protect consumers and ensure that creditworthy buyers--particularly first-time buyers--have a clear path to homeownership.
"NAR looks forward to reviewing the proposals and to working with the Administration, Congress, and regulators to ensure that efforts to expand access to credit prove beneficial to consumers and are paired with policies that address the nation's housing supply challenges. Together, such efforts will help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership."
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About the National Association of Realtors(R)
The National Association of Realtors(R) is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term Realtor(R) is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors(R) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes - from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation - visit facts.realtor.
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Original text here: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-statement-on-president-trumps-executive-order-on-mortgage-lending
[Category: Real Estate]
NAHB Commends President Trump's Executive Orders on Housing
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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NAHB Commends President Trump's Executive Orders on Housing
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump announced today's executive orders on housing:
"NAHB commends President Trump for taking bold actions to empower home builders to build the housing supply America needs. Today's executive orders get at the root of the housing affordability problem
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WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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NAHB Commends President Trump's Executive Orders on Housing
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump announced today's executive orders on housing:
"NAHB commends President Trump for taking bold actions to empower home builders to build the housing supply America needs. Today's executive orders get at the root of the housing affordability problemby eliminating obstacles to build more homes and providing better access to financing.
"The president's executive order to remove regulatory barriers will enable builders to build more housing by reducing red tape, streamlining permitting requirements and easing costly environmental regulations. The executive order for access to mortgage credit also takes important steps to provide better financing options for home buyers and home builders and make it easier for families to achieve the American dream of homeownership. NAHB looks forward to working with the Trump administration to implement these important directives."
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Original text here: https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/03/nahb-commends-president-trumps-executive-orders-on-housing
[Category: Real Estate]
Historic Offshore Wind Project Breakthroughs, New Chapter in New England's Clean Energy Future
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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Historic Offshore Wind Project Breakthroughs, New Chapter in New England's Clean Energy Future
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass (March 14, 2026)-Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind, offshore wind projects off the coast of New England, made history late Friday night. Revolution Wind sent its first electricity to the grid, while workers installed the final wind turbine for Vineyard Wind, which is already generating power from a majority of its turbines. They are the largest
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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Historic Offshore Wind Project Breakthroughs, New Chapter in New England's Clean Energy Future
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass (March 14, 2026)-Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind, offshore wind projects off the coast of New England, made history late Friday night. Revolution Wind sent its first electricity to the grid, while workers installed the final wind turbine for Vineyard Wind, which is already generating power from a majority of its turbines. They are the largestoperating renewable energy projects east of the Mississippi and will eventually generate enough electricity to serve up to 750,000 homes.
Below is a statement from Susan Muller, senior energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and lead report author.
"The winds of change are blowing in a powerful new clean energy future in New England. Offshore wind is a winter powerhouse, delivering clean, reliable, affordable electricity when people need it most. This world-class energy resource is finally being harnessed despite the Trump administration's ongoing attacks on states' energy independence. This is a historic time to celebrate a new industry that will bring billions of dollars in savings to customers within the next 5 years.
"The benefits of these projects will be felt by millions of people who currently suffer high electricity costs in the winter due to costly, polluting fossil gas imports. If both Vineyard and Revolution were fully operational during the winter of 2024 to 2025, they would have more than halved the risk of demand-driven power outages. Displacing fossil fuels with offshore wind will give people in New England healthier, more affordable, and more reliable power."
Among other benefits, offshore wind projects like Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind significantly boost reliability in winter because cold weather systems that drive high electricity demand are typically accompanied by strong offshore winds blowing across the region. A recent report Muller authored reveals that if both projects had been fully operational during the winter of 2024 to 2025, they would have reduced the risk of a demand-driven power outages by 55%. When combined with other local clean energy sources like onshore wind and solar, they would have surpassed the energy delivered by costly and polluting liquified natural gas imports.
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Original text here: https://www.ucsusa.org/about/news/new-englands-clean-energy-future-here
American Securities Association Releases Comments to SEC on Small-Entity Definitions
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on March 13, 2026:
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ASA Releases Comments to SEC on Small-Entity Definitions
The American Securities Association (ASA) today released a letter sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in support of its proposal to modernize small-entity definitions for investment companies, business development companies, and investment advisers for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
"ASA appreciates the Commission's initiative to update the 'small business' and 'small organization' definitions for
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WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on March 13, 2026:
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ASA Releases Comments to SEC on Small-Entity Definitions
The American Securities Association (ASA) today released a letter sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in support of its proposal to modernize small-entity definitions for investment companies, business development companies, and investment advisers for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
"ASA appreciates the Commission's initiative to update the 'small business' and 'small organization' definitions forinvestment companies, BDCs, and investment advisers," wrote ASA Chief Legal Officer Jessica Giroux. "We strongly support the proposed RAUM based adviser definition and the adjusted investment company thresholds."
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The American Securities Association (ASA) represents the retail and institutional capital markets interests of regional financial services firms who provide Main Street businesses with access to capital and advise hardworking Americans how to create and preserve wealth. ASA's mission is to promote trust and confidence among investors, facilitate capital formation, and support efficient and competitively balanced capital markets. This mission advances financial independence, stimulates job creation, and increases prosperity. The ASA has a geographically diverse membership of almost one hundred members that spans the Heartland, Southwest, Southeast, Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States.
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INFODOC: https://15c72067-2929-4106-8883-14b2d4025a5b.usrfiles.com/ugd/15c720_558442f8def24522ac0bc5c2a9e23856.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.americansecurities.org/post/asa-releases-comments-to-sec-on-small-entity-definitions
[Category: Financial Services]
ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on March 13, 2026:
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
Healthy lifestyle habits, earlier treatment to lower long-term exposure to plaque-causing lipids, new cholesterol target goals, selective use of coronary calcium scoring, lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B testing, new treatments, and guidance for managing lipids in specific populations among key focus areas
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WASHINGTON and DALLAS (Mar 13, 2026) - The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart
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WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on March 13, 2026:
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
Healthy lifestyle habits, earlier treatment to lower long-term exposure to plaque-causing lipids, new cholesterol target goals, selective use of coronary calcium scoring, lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B testing, new treatments, and guidance for managing lipids in specific populations among key focus areas
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WASHINGTON and DALLAS (Mar 13, 2026) - The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American HeartAssociation and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia--abnormal levels of one or more types of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. It is estimated 1 in 4 U.S. adults has high levels of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The guideline consolidates evidence-based recommendations for managing dyslipidemias into one document, offering a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for how to best assess and treat various blood lipids to effectively lower an individual's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). ASCVD is caused by buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries and is the leading cause of death globally. The document was jointly published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association.
A major focus of the guideline is earlier intervention through healthy lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco products, prioritizing healthy sleep habits and taking cholesterol-lowering medication when recommended by a health care professional. In addition, the guideline reinforces lower LDL-C goals and percent reduction based on risk to reduce lifetime exposure to unhealthy lipids and the risk of heart attack and stroke.
"We know 80% or more of cardiovascular disease is preventable and elevated LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as 'bad' cholesterol, is a major part of that risk," said Roger Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee, director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease and the Kenneth J. Pollin Professor of Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. "While we want to try to optimize healthy lifestyle habits as the first step to lower cholesterol, we realize that if lipid numbers aren't within the desirable range after a period of lifestyle optimization, we should consider adding lipid-lowering medication earlier than we would have considered 10 years ago. And lower LDL cholesterol for longer, just like lower blood pressure for longer, results in much greater protection against future heart attack and stroke risk."
New to the dyslipidemia guideline is the use of a newer, more contemporary cardiovascular disease risk calculator--Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTs (PREVENT)--now recommended for primary prevention of ASCVD. The PREVENT-ASCVD equations are designed for adults ages 30-79 years without known ASCVD or subclinical atherosclerosis and with LDL-C 70-189 mg/dL to estimate 10- and 30- year risk of heart attack or stroke and guide lipid-lowering therapy. Lipid-lowering therapy includes statins and other newer treatments in addition to lifestyle management, all aimed at lowering lipid levels.
Older risk scores like the Pooled Cohort Equations overestimated the 10-year risk of a heart attack and stroke by 40%-50%, Blumenthal explained. The updated risk categories from the PREVENT-ASCVD equations classify 10-year ASCVD risk as low (<3%), borderline (3% to <5%), intermediate (5% to <10%), and high (10% or higher). These risk categories guide treatment decisions, including whether to initiate statin therapy and the recommended intensity of lipid-lowering therapy.
"With this new assessment tool, we can better estimate cardiovascular risk using health information already obtained during an annual physical--cholesterol, blood pressure readings and other personal information such as age and health habits--and then further personalize the risk score for each individual by looking at 'risk enhancers,' which can help guide the need for lipid-lowering therapy," Blumenthal said.
Such risk enhancers include a family history of heart disease; chronic inflammatory conditions (e.g., lupus or rheumatoid arthritis); cardiometabolic conditions such as overweight/obesity, diabetes or chronic kidney disease; higher-risk ancestry such as South Asian or Filipino ancestry or other ancestral groups with an enhanced risk for developing atherosclerosis; and reproductive risk markers, including early menopause, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Additional markers, including lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], apolipoprotein B (apoB), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and elevated triglycerides, can be used to refine an individual's ASCVD risk.
"Having healthy LDL-cholesterol levels or high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), traditionally thought of as 'good' cholesterol, isn't necessarily a 'get out of jail free' card," Blumenthal said. "Measuring other biomarkers can give a more complete picture of someone's cardiovascular risk and help inform decisions about whether lipid-lowering therapy is needed sooner rather than later or if more intensive therapy is warranted."
The new guideline recommends the consideration of additional tests, when appropriate, to improve cardiovascular risk assessment and assess if more intensified LDL-C lowering and management of other risk factors is needed. These include:
* Selective use of a non-contrast coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan. This can be used to check for early or subclinical calcium and plaque buildup in the walls of the heart's arteries when there remains uncertainty about a person's true risk. It is recommended for men age 40 and older and women age 45 and older with borderline or intermediate 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke if knowing CAC will help with the decision to prescribe a statin or not. Having any amount of coronary artery calcium supports an LDL-C goal of less than 100 mg/dL--with lower LDL-C target levels with higher amounts of calcium.
* Lipoprotein (a). Lp(a) should be measured at least once in adulthood. Lp(a) levels are largely genetically determined and remain relatively stable over a lifetime. High Lp(a) (125 nmol/L or greater or 50 mg/dL or greater) is associated with about a 1.4-fold increased long-term risk of heart attack or stroke. An Lp(a) of 250 nmol/L is associated with at least a two-fold increased long-term risk of heart attack or stroke. Lifestyle changes minimally affect Lp(a) levels, so repeat testing is generally not needed.
* Apolipoprotein B. Measuring apoB may be used to assess any residual ASCVD risk and guide treatment among people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides or known cardiovascular disease who have reached their LDL-C and non-HDL-C goals. ApoB may be a more accurate risk marker than LDL-C in these groups of people.
LDL-C cholesterol and non-HDL-C goals are back in the new guideline. To prevent a first heart attack or stroke, the LDL-C goal should be less than 100 mg/dL for those at borderline or intermediate risk and less than 70 mg/dL in those at high risk. For individuals with ASCVD who are at very high risk of ASCVD events, the LDL-C goal should be less than 55 mg/dL for secondary prevention of cardiac events.
"In general, lower LDL is better, especially for people at increased risk for a heart attack or stroke," said Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC, FAHA, vice-chair of the guideline writing committee and the Paul V. Palmer chair of cardiovascular disease prevention and director of the Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health Program at The Medical University of South Carolina. "Clinical trials have clearly demonstrated significant benefits for reduction in cardiovascular events when LDL-C levels are even lower than recommended in previous guidelines."
If LDL-C levels are not adequately lowered by healthy lifestyle habits and statin therapy, which remains the foundation of lipid-lowering and risk reduction, the guideline recommends the addition of non-statin therapies. Depending upon the level of risk and patient characteristics, evidence-based options include ezetimibe and/or bempedoic acid (a newer oral agent) or a PCSK9 monoclonal antibody, an injectable therapy. Inclisiran, another injectable option that requires less frequent injections, is still being studied in clinical trials to determine whether the associated LDL-C lowering translates into better outcomes and fewer cardiac events.
The guideline also outlines treatment for hypertriglyceridemia--abnormally high levels of triglycerides. Lifestyle changes and statin therapy remain the mainstay of treatment here as well due to the increased risk of ASCVD. However, other therapies may be needed based on an individual's ASCVD and pancreatitis risk.
Special considerations are recommended to optimize lipid management in certain adults at increased risk of heart disease. For example:
* Initiating lipid-lowering therapy for people age 40 or older who have chronic kidney disease (stage 3 or higher), HIV or Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
* Continuing lipid-lowering therapy in people being treated for cancer, unless contraindicated
* Deferring most lipid-lowering therapies during conception, pregnancy and lactation
In addition, the guideline notes that high cholesterol can begin to impact heart disease risk even in childhood and adolescence. Children may have high cholesterol due to inherited conditions or lifestyle habits. Cholesterol screening is recommended for all children between the ages of 9-11 years not previously screened to help assess risk and guide care, in collaboration with clinicians, parents and caregivers.
"Implementation of this important new guideline by clinicians will be critical to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in the future. Improved risk assessment tools with the PREVENT-ASCVD equations, selective use of CAC scoring and measurement of lipoprotein(a) allow us to personalize treatment of those individuals at increased risk. The evidence base continues to grow and has demonstrated that people who maintain low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides at earlier ages are much less likely to develop atherosclerotic disease decades later," Morris said. "Taking action early in life is critical because high cholesterol begins to impact your heart disease risk even in adolescence."
The new guideline was developed in collaboration with and is endorsed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Association of Black Cardiologists, American College of Preventive Medicine, American Diabetes Association, American Geriatrics Society, American Pharmacists Association, American Society for Preventive Cardiology, National Lipid Association and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.
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Additional Resources:
* View the manuscript online in and JACC (https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.11.016).
* JACC.org Guideline Hub (https://www.jacc.org/guidelines/dyslipidemia) (available Wed., March 18, 2026 at 10 am ET)
* JACC.org Dyslipidemia Guideline-at-a-Glance (https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.4872) (available Wed., March 18, 2026 at 10 am ET)
* Editorial: Clinical Guidelines as a Continuous Work in Progress: Moving at the Speed of Science online in JACC (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.4869)
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/03/13/18/01/ACCAHA-Issue-Updated-Guideline-for-Managing-Lipids-Cholesterol
[Category: Medical]
