Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol
Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts
Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
CDC: Too Few Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Only half who should are using medications to help prevent cardiovascular disease
CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
Maintenance of LDL, HbA1c Goals With Pharmacist-Led Program
LDL-C, HbA1c goals maintained after veterans with T2DM discharged from pharmacist-managed clinic
AHA: ‘Cash for Lower Cholesterol’ Program May Work
Cooperation is key to program's success, but benefits are modest
Review Links Lipid Profiles With Tendon Health
Altered tendon structure or pain linked to higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
Migraine Frequency, Intensity Linked to Cholesterol Levels
Number and intensity of crises reduced in association with reduction in total, LDL cholesterol
Gut Microbiome May Play Role in BMI, HDL Cholesterol Levels
But more research needed to understand how different bacteria affect risk factors for heart disease
ICER: New Cholesterol Drugs Highly Overpriced
Newly FDA-approved Repatha and Praluent currently cost more than $14,000 per year
FDA Approves Repatha for Certain Patients With High Cholesterol
Approved for patients unable to get LDL cholesterol under control with current treatment options
