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Efficacy and safety of lowering LDL cholesterol in older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

NewsemiaJanuary 16, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 16, 202105

Related Articles Efficacy and safety of lowering LDL cholesterol in older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Lancet. 2020 11 21;396(10263):1637-1643...

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Association of Monogenic vs Polygenic Hypercholesterolemia With Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

NewsemiaJanuary 15, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 15, 2021011

Related Articles Association of Monogenic vs Polygenic Hypercholesterolemia With Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. JAMA Cardiol. 2020 04 01;5(4):390-399 Authors: Trinder M, Francis GA, Brunham...

Cardiology

A Polygenic Risk Score for Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is Associated with Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Enriches for Individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

NewsemiaJanuary 14, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 14, 2021013

Related Articles A Polygenic Risk Score for Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is Associated with Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Enriches for Individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia....

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What if a pill could lower cholesterol like pricey injectables? Esperion intends to find out

NewsemiaJanuary 13, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 13, 2021012

The most powerful cholesterol drugs ever invented have become a pharmaceutical cautionary tale, failing to reach their commercial potential because of high sticker prices and...

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Cholesterol-lowering drugs may protect women's hearts from damage caused during chemotherapy

NewsemiaJanuary 6, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 6, 2021016

Statins, common cholesterol-lowering medications, may protect women’s hearts from damage caused during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer, according to new research published today in the...

Cardiology

Containment measures established during the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on lipid profile and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio.

NewsemiaJanuary 2, 2021

by NewsemiaJanuary 2, 2021017

Related Articles Containment measures established during the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on lipid profile and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci....

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Cost-Effectiveness of Alirocumab in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Trial.

NewsemiaDecember 31, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 31, 2020014

Related Articles Cost-Effectiveness of Alirocumab in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 05 12;75(18):2297-2308 Authors: Bhatt DL,...

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Large transporter protein dysfunction associated with schizophrenia

NewsemiaDecember 29, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 29, 202001

Scientists have suspected mutations in a cellular cholesterol transport protein are associated with psychiatric disorders, but have found it difficult to prove this and to...

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Animal study suggests palmitoylation inhibitor reduces virulence of SARS-CoV-2

NewsemiaDecember 28, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 28, 202003

A new study preprint on the bioRxiv* server demonstrates the ability of a fatty acid synthase inhibitor to improve the survival of mice infected with...

Pharma / Biotech

HDL Subclass Analysis in Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans With High HDL Cholesterol Levels.

NewsemiaDecember 28, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 28, 202001

Related Articles HDL Subclass Analysis in Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans With High HDL Cholesterol Levels. Ann Lab Med. 2020 Jul;40(4):297-305 Authors: Yang HS, Hur...

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine rolls out across the U.S.; FDA rejects Novartis cholesterol drug

NewsemiaDecember 21, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 21, 2020024

Good morning, one and all. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman on this truncated week before that big holiday. Perhaps you’ve got a...

Neurology

Fish Oil Supplements Don’t Raise Bad Cholesterol

NewsemiaDecember 18, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 18, 2020011

Study finds no strong evidence that omega-3 fish oils containing DHA raises LDL-C in those with high triglyceride levels. Source link...

Cardiology

Cholesterol

NewsemiaDecember 16, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 16, 202000

Learn about Cholesterol Take a short quiz on your diet Take a short quiz to help you with healthy choices Learn about a cholesterol...

Neurology

Measuring a tau fragment in plasma can help predict future cognitive decline in elderly people

NewsemiaDecember 9, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 9, 202000

Today, a clinician can order a blood test to check a patient’s cholesterol or hemoglobin A1c levels — biomarkers that help predict an individual’s risk...

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LGBTQ Adults Often Miss Out on Cholesterol Meds

NewsemiaDecember 2, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 2, 202002

Of the 12% of respondents who identified as LGB, less than 21% were taking statins for primary prevention, compared with nearly 44% of non-LGB adults....

Cardiology

Treatment Patterns of Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Aged Above and Below 75 Years: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of 1500 Patients in a Tertiary Care Referral Center in Germany.

NewsemiaDecember 1, 2020

by NewsemiaDecember 1, 202009

Related Articles Treatment Patterns of Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Aged Above and Below 75 Years: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of 1500 Patients...

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Effects of alirocumab on types of myocardial infarction: insights from the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial.

NewsemiaNovember 19, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 19, 2020017

Related Articles Effects of alirocumab on types of myocardial infarction: insights from the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial. Eur Heart J. 2019 09 01;40(33):2801-2809 Authors: White HD,...

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Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

NewsemiaNovember 18, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 18, 2020016

Using a remotely-delivered, algorithm-driven program for disease management, patients experienced significant improvement in cholesterol and blood pressure levels, according to late-breaking research presented today at...

Biology

Cardiovascular Risk and Blood Cholesterol in Old and Older Individuals

NewsemiaNovember 18, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 18, 2020013

The approach of lowering blood cholesterol via statins and similar medications slows the onset of atherosclerosis and consequent stroke and heart attack, but it isn’t...

Gastroenterology

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a predictor of survival in cirrhotic patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective study

NewsemiaNovember 16, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 16, 202009

Lipid profiles are declined in patients with viral liver cirrhosis and correlated with severity of liver disease. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the leading cause...

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Efficacy and safety of lowering LDL cholesterol in older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Association of Monogenic vs Polygenic Hypercholesterolemia With Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

A Polygenic Risk Score for Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is Associated with Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Enriches for Individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

What if a pill could lower cholesterol like pricey injectables? Esperion intends to find out

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may protect women's hearts from damage caused during chemotherapy

Containment measures established during the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on lipid profile and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio.

Cost-Effectiveness of Alirocumab in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Trial.

Large transporter protein dysfunction associated with schizophrenia

Animal study suggests palmitoylation inhibitor reduces virulence of SARS-CoV-2

HDL Subclass Analysis in Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans With High HDL Cholesterol Levels.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine rolls out across the U.S.; FDA rejects Novartis cholesterol drug

Fish Oil Supplements Don’t Raise Bad Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Measuring a tau fragment in plasma can help predict future cognitive decline in elderly people

LGBTQ Adults Often Miss Out on Cholesterol Meds

Treatment Patterns of Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Aged Above and Below 75 Years: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of 1500 Patients in a Tertiary Care Referral Center in Germany.

Effects of alirocumab on types of myocardial infarction: insights from the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial.

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Cardiovascular Risk and Blood Cholesterol in Old and Older Individuals

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a predictor of survival in cirrhotic patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective study