LDL-C reduction after initiation of Statins more pronounced in older people than younger persons Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Aug 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study showed a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels in older persons treated with low- to moderate-intensity statins as compared...
Moderate-intensity statins and ezetimibe combo okay for very high-risk ASCVD patients: Analysis of RACING trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Aug 2023 11:00 AM ISTKorea: A combination of ezetimibe with a moderate-intensity statin could be considered an effective and feasible therapeutic option for patients at...
Medical Bulletin 2/August/2023 Isra Zaman2 Aug 2023 3:42 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:American College of Physicians’ updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening of asymptomatic adultsThe...
Statin treatment initiation shows age as a substantial independent predictor of LDL-C response Isra Zaman2 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTA study of more than 80,000 persons found that age is a significant independent predictor of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) response to...
Cinnamon addition to food may lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol Niveditha Subramani27 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTCinnamon is as a popular aromatic spice and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack...
Obicetrapib addition to statins and ezetimibe safe and effective for LDL-C reduction and ASCVD prevention Medha Baranwal16 Jun 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: Obicetrapib could be used safely in high-intensity statin and ezetimibe in patients with elevated LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol),...
Bempedoic acid reduces cholesterol and inflammation, similar to statin: Study Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran28 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology has shown that bempedoic acid (BA), an ATP citrate lyase inhibitor, may...
Achieving very low LDL-C tied to lower risk of MI, stroke, and death with no safety concerns: FOURIER-OLE analysis Medha Baranwal16 Feb 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Long-term achievement of lower LDL-C levels, down to <20 mg/dL, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes and no...
Strawberry consumption linked with potential heart health and cardiometabolic benefits Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 12:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Strawberry consumption is linked with potential heart health and cardiometabolic benefits. This research...
Lomitapide significantly lowers LDLC in children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: phase 3 trial topline results Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccording to topline results from a phase 3 trial, Lomitapide was associated with statistically significant reductions in low-density lipoprotein...
Lipid treatment intervention as early as 17 years of age may reverse atherosclerosis progression Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Nov 2022 11:15 AM ISTIt is well known that abnormal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels known as elevated lipids and dyslipidemia are major causes of atherosclerosis...
High total cholesterol and LDL-C levels during midlife reduce risk of atrial fibrillation Jacinthlyn Sylvia23 Aug 2022 12:15 PM ISTA new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that midlife high total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were linked...
