Medical research
Common illnesses including high cholesterol prompt hunt for personalized drugs
Better tailoring prescriptions to the unique biological make-up of each patient could lead to big improvements in health.
Feb 3, 2023
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Medications
Lowering of blood lipid levels with a combination of pitavastatin and ezetimibe in patients with coronary heart disease
According to the findings of randomized controlled trials, blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) can be significantly decreased through a combination of pitavastatin and ezetimibe; however, the ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
Never had a lipid panel? Here's why it's important
On a top 10 list of things to do, getting your cholesterol level checked likely doesn't make the cut—but no matter your age, knowing your numbers can be a crucial factor in overall health.
Feb 2, 2023
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Cardiology
Type 2 diabetes drug shown to reduce major cardiovascular events in men more than women
A new Australian population-based cohort study by Monash University has directly compared two classes of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and found that one of the two classes is associated with a greater reduction ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Health
How to reduce your risk for coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, diagnosed in more than 20 million people and responsible for more than 350,000 deaths in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jan 25, 2023
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Health
Seafood in pregnancy: To eat or not to eat?
Pregnant women hear a lot of "Do this" and "Don't do that" advice about what is safe to eat.
Jan 24, 2023
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Cardiology
A soybean protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases
A protein in soybeans blocks the production of a liver enzyme involved in the metabolism of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, scientists found in a recent study.
Jan 23, 2023
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Health
What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn how important it is that your thyroid functions properly.
Jan 16, 2023
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Health
'Bad' cholesterol levels jump by 20% post-Christmas
Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad cholesterol" that blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas compared to the summer. A leading testing expert is warning this could lead to ...
Jan 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?
While preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive services among reproductive-age women happened with obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs), a University ...
Dec 22, 2022
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