University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, working with scientists from the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC), discovered a new gene variant associated with lower levels of heart-damaging LDL cholesterol ...
Dec 2, 2021
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Patients who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have permanent changes in their cholesterol three months after recovery, according to a new study. This can increase their risk of developing heart disease later in ...
Mar 13, 2023
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(HealthDay)—A high proportion of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) do not achieve recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ...
Nov 15, 2019
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In a paper published in Biochemical Pharmacology, Saint Louis University researchers examined the way a nuclear receptor called REV-ERB is involved in regulating cholesterol metabolism. Their findings suggest that drugs targeting ...
Mar 7, 2017
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In patients whose bad cholesterol is very well-controlled by statins for a long time period, the addition of high-dose, extended release niacin did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and ...
Nov 15, 2011
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People who carry a malfunctioning copy of a particular gene are especially good at clearing fat from their systems. The report in the December Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, shows how the mutant gene influences ...
Dec 6, 2011
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A new strategy - an injectable antibody - for lowering blood lipids and thereby potentially preventing coronary artery disease and other conditions caused by the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances on the ...
May 24, 2017
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Heart disease patients taking evolocumab in addition to a statin to achieve extremely low levels of cholesterol do not show increased incidence of neurocognitive impairments, including memory loss or reduction in executive ...
May 4, 2020
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A lesser-known dietary pattern called the portfolio diet may lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Oct 26, 2023
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The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yogurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice released yesterday.
Aug 22, 2019
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