A cohort study of 10,120 Japanese men found an L-shaped association between baseline HDL cholesterol and incident type 2 ...
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has long been considered “good cholesterol,” with higher levels associated with lower cardiovascular (CV) risk. However, emerging evidence indicates that ...
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, collects in the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to narrow. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, moves LDL ...
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
Kainat is an aspiring future doctor currently in 4th year of medical school with more than 2 years as a writer for health and wellness. Throughout her medical school, she has participated in different ...
High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) promote atherosclerosis by delivering cholesterol in an unregulated manner to artery-wall macrophages, a key step in atherosclerotic vascular disease. In ...
Our understanding of the relationship between the atheroprotective activities of HDL and heterogeneity of HDL particles has advanced greatly. HDL particles are highly heterogeneous in structure, ...