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Inhibition of microRNA Raises HDL Cholesterol and Lowers Triglycerides in Monkeys
- November 3, 2011
- Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
- General Medicine
Two microRNAs might be key conductors of an orchestrated multigene response that affects HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.- Reviewing:
- Rayner KJ et al., Nature 2011 Oct 20; 478:404.
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Don't Miss the New AHA Recommendations on Triglycerides Free
- July 13, 2011
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
A new scientific statement raises the threshold for pharmacologic treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. -
Triglycerides and Cardiovascular Disease: The Experts Speak
- June 23, 2011
- Kirsten E. Fleischmann, MD, MPH
, and Allan S. Brett, MD - General Medicine
Experts redefine an optimal triglyceride level and stress that lifestyle changes are required to reach it.
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AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Managing Elevated Triglycerides Free
- April 19, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
The American Heart Association has designated 100 mg/dL as the upper limit for "optimal" fasting triglycerides (150 mg/dL remains the cutoff for "elevated... -
Nonfasting Triglycerides as an Indicator of Cardiovascular Risk
- September 13, 2007
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Nonfasting, but not fasting, triglyceride levels were associated with CV event rate independently of other risk factors.- Reviewing:
- Bansal S et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:309-16.
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Are Nonfasting Better Than Fasting Triglyceride Levels at Predicting Cardiac Events? Free
- August 8, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In two large cohort studies, CVD risk correlated more strongly with nonfasting than with fasting levels, but the clinical significance of hypertriglyceridemia is still unclear.- Reviewing:
- Bansal S et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:309-16. Nordestgaard BG et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:299-308. McBride PE., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:336-8.
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Endocrine Society Releases Guidelines on Managing Hypertriglyceridemia Free
- September 10, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
The Endocrine Society has published new guidelines on diagnosing and managing hypertriglyceridemia in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Among the recommendations: All adults... -
Xanthelasma, but Not Arcus Senilis, Predicts Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease and Death
- October 21, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
A relatively common clinical finding is a marker of increased risk for cardiovascular disease.- Reviewing:
- Christoffersen M et al., BMJ 2011 Sep 15; 343:d5497.
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High Intake of Added Sugars Linked to Dyslipidemia Among U.S. Adults Free
- April 21, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
High intake of added sugars is associated with increased risk for low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides, according to a JAMA report. Researchers studied some... -
Poll Results Are In Free
- March 31, 2010
- Cardiology
Results from our poll question, "Would you add a fenofibrate to the regimen of a 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who has an HDL . . . -
A New Agent for Lowering Lipid Levels?
- March 10, 2010
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a phase II study, eprotirome, a thyromimetic, yielded promising results when added to statins in patients with treatment-resistant hypercholesterolemia.- Reviewing:
- Ladenson PW et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Mar 11; 362:906.
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Lipid Levels and Stroke
- January 19, 2010
- Mitchell S. V. Elkind, MD, MS
- Neurology
In a large meta-analysis, non-HDL cholesterol was associated with risk for ischemic but not hemorrhagic stroke; triglycerides, HDL, and apolipoproteins were not associated with stroke risk.- Reviewing:
- The Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration., JAMA 2009 Nov 11; 302:1993.
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Diagnosing Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Is Problematic Free
- January 13, 2010
- Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Characteristics of metabolic syndrome are not stable in children.- Reviewing:
- Gustafson JK et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 Dec; 94:4828.
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Atypical Antipsychotics Associated with Weight Gain and Other Adverse Metabolic Effects in Kids Free
- October 28, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
Children and adolescents taking atypical antipsychotics show significant weight gain and other adverse metabolic effects, JAMA reports. In an observational study, researchers followed nearly 300... -
More Details on Lipids and Stroke
- July 15, 2008
- Seemant Chaturvedi, MD
- Neurology
Triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol correlated with large-artery atherosclerosis in a cohort of patients with stroke or TIA.- Reviewing:
- Bang OY et al., Neurology 2008 Mar 11; 70:841.
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Children at High Risk Should Be Screened for Elevated Cholesterol Free
- July 7, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
Children with a family history of dyslipidemia or premature cardiovascular disease should be screened for high cholesterol starting as early as age 2 and no... -
Nonfasting Triglyceride Levels Seem Better at Defining Risk for Heart Disease Free
- July 18, 2007
- Physician's First Watch
Two studies measuring triglycerides in the nonfasting state show a strong association between elevated levels and risk for cardiovascular disease or death. Both appear in... -
Niacin Is Ineffective in Patients with Established Cardiovascular Disease Free
- November 15, 2011
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Niacin plus simvastatin was no better than simvastatin alone.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- The AIM-HIGH Investigators., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 15;:
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Switching Antipsychotics May Reduce Metabolic Problems
- August 22, 2011
- Joel Yager, MD
- Psychiatry
Even so, monitoring for new adverse effects and the possible loss of antipsychotic effectiveness is critical.- Reviewing:
- Stroup TS et al., Am J Psychiatry 2011 Jul 18;:
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AIM-HIGH Halted: A Death Knell for the HDL Hypothesis? Six Experts Weigh In Free
- June 8, 2011
- Cardiology
Raising HDL levels with niacin failed to affect clinical outcomes.
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