News tagged with cholesterol levels

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Photographic cholesterol test

Researchers in India have developed a total cholesterol test that uses a digital camera to take a snapshot of the back of the patient's hand rather than a blood sample. The image obtained is cropped and compared with images ...

Medical research created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Study shows efficacy of new rheumatoid arthritis drug

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet demonstrates the efficacy of Tofacitinib, a new drug for rheumatoid arthritis. According to the study, which is published in The New England ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Aug 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Almost half of type 2 diabetes patients report acute and chronic pain

Almost half of adults with type 2 diabetes report acute and chronic pain, and close to one quarter report neuropathy, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and physical or emotional disability, according to a study of more ...

Diabetes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cholesterol levels appear to be improving among US youths

In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past 2 decades, although almost 1 in 10 had elevated total cholesterol in 2007-2010, ...

Health created Aug 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Some improvement in heart risk factors for Americans: CDC

(HealthDay) -- About 47 percent of American adults have at least one risk factor for heart disease, according to a new report released Friday.

Health created Aug 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Men with large waists face an increased risk of frequent urination

Men with large waists urinate more frequently than their slimmer counterparts, according to research in the August issue of the urology journal BJUI.

Health created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study identifies receptor's role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes

A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of ...

Diabetes created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New lipid screening guidelines for children overly aggressive, researchers say

Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new commentary authored by three physician-researchers at UCSF.

Pediatrics created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physicians' focus on risks for stroke and dementia saved lives, money

Fewer people died or needed expensive long-term care when their physicians focused on the top risk factors for stroke and dementia, according to research reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA). ...

Cardiology created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many more elderly people could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease

More patients aged 75 and over should be prescribed drugs to help lower their risk of cardiovascular disease, a study published today in the British Medical Journal suggests.

Cardiology created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Middle-aged women who were child abuse victims at increased risk for heart disease, diabetes

Middle-aged women who report having been physically abused as children are about two times more likely than other women their age to have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, a larger waistline and poor cholesterol levels, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study looks at why heart attacks cause so much more damage in late pregnancy

Heart attacks during pregnancy are uncommon, but the prevalence of heart disease in pregnant mothers has increased over the past decade as more women delay pregnancy until they are older. These women, who ...

Cardiology created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Bilirubin protects against heart disease

(Medical Xpress) -- There's new hope for the fight against cancer and cardiovascular disease, following breakthrough research identifying a pigment in our bile.

Cardiology created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Statins appear associated with reduced risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in men, women

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs appear to be associated with reduced risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in men and women, but do not appear to be associated with reduced all-cause mortality or stroke in women, according ...

Cardiology created Jun 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Exercise program improved health of lung transplant patients and cut cardiovascular risk

Lung transplant patients who took part in a three-month structured exercise program when they were discharged from hospital improved their health-related quality of life and reduced their risk of cardiovascular problems.

Health created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0