Both very low and very high levels of LDL-C may increase CVD mortality: JAHA Medha Baranwal16 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Very low and very high levels of LDL-C are both linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, says a recent study...
Reduction in LDL-C associated with decreased risk of stroke Medha Baranwal3 Aug 2022 10:00 AM ISTPoland: A recent study, published in the Archives of Medical Science has shed light on the debatable association between low low-density lipoprotein...
Evinacumab significantly lowers LDL C in kids with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Jun 2022 10:00 AM ISTEvinacumab is a fully-human monoclonal antibody that binds to and blocks the function of angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3). According to findings from a...
Obicetrapib promising add on treatment for high risk ASCVD patients on statin therapy: ROSE trial Medha Baranwal26 May 2022 8:00 PM ISTUK: The addition of obicetrapib 5 and 10 mg to high intensity statin therapy reduces median LDL-c levels from baseline by 42% and 51%, respectively in...
Is high LDL-C good for CKD but bad for CAD? Study proposes optimal range Medha Baranwal21 March 2022 11:30 AM ISTChina: Findings from a recent study suggest that lower LDL-C is causally associated with a lower risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
Polypill Shows LDL Lowering Advantage in High risk Primary Prevention Patients Dr. Nandita Mohan19 March 2022 4:30 PM ISTCardiovascular polypills are important as a fixed-dose combination of medications with proven benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease by...
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for Colestipol Hydrochloride Tablets MD Bureau16 March 2022 3:41 PM ISTColestipol hydrochloride tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum total and LDL-C in patients with...
Ezetimibe with statin therapy reduces risk of CV events even in patients with low LDL-C: Study Medha Baranwal7 Oct 2021 10:00 AM ISTUSA: According to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), ezetimibe addition to statin consistently reduces the...
Very low LDL-C levels tied to increased risk of mortality, study finds Medha Baranwal14 Sept 2021 11:30 AM ISTVery Low LDL-C levels are significantly associated with a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality than those with high LDL-C levels (≥...
Young diabetics with impaired blood sugar at higher risk for dyslipidemia over time: Study Medha Baranwal14 Aug 2021 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Higher blood sugar levels in youth with type 2 diabetes are associated with abnormal LDL-C and triglycerides, reveals a recent study in the...
Almonds have potential to prevent prediabetes: Study MD Bureau9 July 2021 11:00 AM ISTAlmonds have an effect on glucose and lipid metabolism and may be used to help prevent prediabetes.Mumbai, India: Almonds have been shown to have an...
Lower LDL-C <30 mg/dl in extreme risk category B: LAI dyslipedemia Guidelines Part III Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Feb 2021 11:45 AM ISTThe burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in India is alarmingly high and is a cause of concern. Indians are not only at high risk...
