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Cholesterol Medication Yields Dramatic Benefits
Non-HDL Cholesterol: When—and How—to Treat
Over the past 4 decades, our understanding of the role of elevated cholesterol in cardiovascular disease (CVD) has undergone radical change. During that time, we have moved from a belief that cholesterol does not matter and that atherosclerosis is an irreversible process to a strong conviction that... More »
Cholesterol Mnemonic Aids Patient Education
Patients with newly diagnosed dyslipidemia often have difficulty remembering the difference between highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) and lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. More »
Average Cholesterol Level in US Adults Drops to Ideal Range
Low Maternal Cholesterol a Risk for Preterm Birth
BETHESDA, Md. -- Low maternal cholesterol early in pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm delivery among otherwise low-risk white women, researchers found. More »
Cholesterol Byproduct Linked To Heart Risk In Women
DALLAS -- A byproduct of cholesterol metabolism may help explain why women's risk of heart disease increases after menopause, researchers here said. More »
LDL Cholesterol: How Low to Go in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease?
I read with interest Dr Gregory Rutecki's response to a reader's comments (CONSULTANT, February 2007), in which he emphasized the need for early screening and treatment of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). More »
Heart Association Recommends Statins for Kids with High Cholesterol
DALLAS -- When diet and exercise fail to lower cholesterol in children with high-risk lipid abnormalities, statins should be first- line drug therapy, declared the American Heart Association. More »
Tall Toddlers and Teens Have Lower Cholesterol as Adults
NORWICH, England -- The way that toddlers and teens grow may protect them against high cholesterol levels in adulthood, researchers here found. More »
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