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Researchers discover new risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a way to control it
A team of international researchers - including scientists from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and McGill University - have discovered that having high levels of particular protein puts patients at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. view more (2008-11-10)
Eating more often can reduce cholesterol levels
Eating frequently is associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations, finds a study in this week's BMJ, suggesting that we need to consider not just what we eat but how often we eat. view more (2001-11-28)
Calcium lowers cardiovascular risk in people on a weight loss program
Université Laval Faculty of Medicine researchers have discovered that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements while on a weight loss program lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. view more (2007-02-02)
LDL particle measurement by NMR recognized by ADA, ACC
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued a consensus statement today that states the measurement of LDL particle number by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is one of the more accurate ways to evaluate cardiometabolic risk (CMR). view more (2008-03-31)
Air pollution link to clogged arteries
Should we be watching our exposure to airborne pollution as well as our cholesterol levels" Research now indicates that air pollution has a role to play in atherosclerosis (artery hardening), which can contribute to heart attacks or strokes. view more (2007-07-26)
Altering brain's lipid metabolism reduces Alzheimer's plaques in mice
Increasing levels of a protein that helps the brain use cholesterol may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease changes in the brain. view more (2008-01-18)
Orange juice beverage fortified with plant sterols lowers indicators of heart disease risk
Plant cholesterols known as sterols - recognized for their cholesterol-lowering power when added to margarines, salad dressings and other fats - also have been found to be effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol\\\ view more (2006-10-12)
Older men with coronary heart disease missing out on statins
Older men with diagnosed coronary heart disease are missing out on statins, shows research in Heart. And inadequate doses are often being given to those who are prescribed the drugs. view more (2002-06-17)
Cholesterol-lowering foods most effective when combined, U of T study
Cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, almonds, plant sterol enriched margarines, oats and barley may reduce cholesterol levels more effectively when eaten in combination. view more (2006-03-08)
PDAs, more education help doctors follow cholesterol treatment guidelines
A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that patients with high cholesterol receive better care when physicians use a variety of tools to learn and apply a clinical practice guideline for treating the condition. view more (2009-04-23)
Lowering cholesterol early in life could save lives
With heart disease maintaining top billing as the leading cause of death in the United States, a team of University of California, San Diego School of Medicine physician-researchers is proposing that aggressive intervention to lower cholesterol levels as early as childhood is the best approach available today to reducing the incidence of coronary... view more... (2008-08-05)
GENETIC SCREENING BEST OPTION FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLAEMIA (p165)
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common, potentially lethal genetic disorder that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This disorder is underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. Research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET concludes that, to identify as many people at high risk of CVD as possible, both molecular... view more... (2001-01-18)
New role for protein in fat cells may improve understanding of obesity and diabetes
Scientists have shown for the first time that a protein involved in the transfer of fat in the blood may also influence how fat cells store fat. view more (2007-07-20)
Moderate Intensity Exercise Does Not Reduce Cholesterol
Only high intensity exercise reduces cholesterol, heard the audience at a Physiological Society conference in Glasgow this week. According to a study conducted at Canterbury Christ Church University College, if you want to lower your cholesterol doing nothing is as good as undertaking moderate intensity exercise - neither has any effect. There... view more... (2004-04-01)
Bad cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of peripheral fat
he so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis. view more (2008-11-20)
Hopkins experts highlight strategies to raise levels of so-called good HDL cholesterol
Cardiology experts at Johns Hopkins have issued interim guidelines for physicians on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol, which helps keep arteries clear from the buildup of LDL cholesterol, the so-called bad cholesterol. view more (2005-09-22)
Is your heart aging faster than you are?
Despite the increasing evidence that managing high cholesterol reduces cardiovascular events, many people do not achieve recommended lipid levels. view more (2007-11-27)
Adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin improves lipid control
Adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin significantly boosted the attainment of lipid targets as specified by both Canadian and European guidelines in elderly patients aged 65 and older and the combination produced superior results than simply increasing the dose of atorvastatin alone. view more (2009-10-27)
Combination HDL/LDL therapy has no effect on plaque build-up
For some patients with high cholesterol, even the most aggressive treatment with statin drugs fails to prevent coronary artery disease. Patients with hyperlipidemia - high LDL or "bad" cholesterol and trigylcerides, and low HDL or "good" cholesterol - and those with a family history of high cholesterol are at a high risk for... view more... (2007-03-27)
Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new study
High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer's disease. view more (2009-06-22)
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