Cholesterol: Treatments
Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol
07/11/08, HealthwiseStatins block an enzyme the body needs to produce cholesterol. As a result, LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood go down, thereby lowering total blood cholesterol levels.
10 Ways to Lower Cholesterol
12/04/06, PreventionWhat to do if your cholesterol levels are high
Slowing Down Atherosclerosis: A Research Disappointment
04/30/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityClinical trials of patients who were given two different inhibitors of ACAT have yielded disappointing results.
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Treating High Cholesterol in Children
04/25/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityPhysicians have been uncertain about how to treat high cholesterol levels in children because the guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education…
Angioplasties: Hospital and Cardiologist Are Keys
04/03/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityNew guidelines state that cardiologists, after completing their fellowship training, should not begin to work at a facility lacking such backup…
Don't Be Taken in by No-Flush Niacin
03/15/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityNiacin can be purchased over the counter, but you should only take this drug under the supervision of a physician because it can cause adverse effects…
High HDL Cholesterol Alone Won't Protect You
02/23/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityDecisions on when to lower LDL cholesterol are based on the number of risk factors and the level of the LDL cholesterol.
How Big Is Your LDL? Should You Care?
02/19/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityTwo major studies now provide further evidence that tests to measure LDL size are usually not necessary or helpful.
When Is Too Late for Angioplasty?
12/19/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityMany U.S. centers had declined to participate in this study because they were already certain that angioplasty was superior to medical therapy. That…
Torcetrapib: A Case of Profits vs. Patient Benefits
12/14/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityClinical trials on the drug were recently stopped because participants taking it were dying in greater numbers than those who weren't.
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