New Cholesterol Guidelines Could Drastically Reduce
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Adopting new PREVENT equations could lead to a significant reduction in statin recommendations, impacting 40% of currently eligible U.S. adults, and highlights the importance of precise risk assessment and patient communication in …
Cholesterol News - ScienceDaily
WEBRead the latest research on cholesterol levels, tests, and medications. Find out about cholesterol in your diet and research into new treatments for high cholesterol.
Statins may not be needed by millions of people, study suggests
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Millions fewer people may need statins, a new study suggests. But guidelines have yet to agree. A new analysis suggests that far fewer Americans would be candidates for cholesterol-lowering...
Here's the latest on dietary cholesterol and how it fits in with a ...
WEBAug 25, 2023 · A diet high in saturated fat can lead to high LDL cholesterol levels and further lead to plaque buildup in the walls of your arteries. This restricts blood flow and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor can check your blood cholesterol levels with a …
Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ... - NBC News
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Heart Health. Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new study suggests. Heart doctors warned, however, that more information is needed and patients shouldn’t stop taking their...
Get Your Cholesterol in Check - The New York Times
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Cholesterol gets a bad rap because there’s strong evidence linking higher levels to plaque buildup in the arteries and the hardening of blood vessel walls over time.
Experimental cholesterol-lowering drugs found safe and ... - NBC News
WEBNew, experimental drugs designed to drive down dangerous levels of cholesterol were shown to be safe and effective in two groundbreaking bodies of research presented Sunday at an annual meeting...
CRISPR for high cholesterol shows promise in first study : Shots ...
WEBNov 12, 2023 · For the first time, researchers have produced evidence that gene-editing can cut high cholesterol, a major risk factor for the nation's leading killer.
New medication given every 1-3 months may slash stubborn high cholesterol
WEBPHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2023 — A new PCSK9 inhibitor (recaticimab) injected every one to three months may work safely and provide more flexible dosing to lower cholesterol, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
Study finds statins reduce the relative risk of ... - ScienceDaily
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Effective management of high cholesterol is a crucial intervention in the prevention of CVDs. According to the latest 'Population Health Survey' in Hong Kong, 65.6% of individuals aged 65-84 have...