News tagged with hyperlipidemia


Drug-facilitated weight loss benefits cardiometabolic status

(HealthDay)—Obese and overweight patients with dyslipidemia or hypertension treated with phentermine and topiramate extended-release (PHEN/TPM ER) for weight loss had significant improvements in cardiovascular ...

Cardiology created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Resveratrol has no effect in healthy obese men, study finds

(HealthDay)—Resveratrol appears not to have a metabolic effect in obese men, according to a study published in the April issue of Diabetes.

Diabetes created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Controlling vascular disease may be key to reducing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease

Over the last 15 years, researchers have found a significant association between vascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes type 2, hyperlipidemia, and heart disease and an increased risk of Alzheimer's ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

National study finds reduced glaucoma risk in patients who take statins

People who take statins to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease are less likely to be diagnosed with the most common form of glaucoma, according to a nationwide study of more than 300,000 patients. A University of ...

Ophthalmology created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When fad diets fail—Lifestyle modification clinic proves successful

(Medical Xpress)—The Lifestyle Modification Clinic at the University of Connecticut Health Center offers patients an alternative to the typical weight loss programs or fad diets.

Health created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A nursing program shows promise for reducing deaths from chronic illnesses

A community-based nursing program delivered in collaboration with existing health care services is more effective in reducing the number of older people dying from chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, ...

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