Cholesterol
FDA approves first treatment for rare lipid storage disease
The FDA has approved Ctexli for the treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX), a rare lipid storage disease, in adults.
Genetic risk scores for insulin resistance tied to cardiometabolic measures for children
Genetic risk scores for predicting insulin resistance that were developed for adults are also tied to some cardiometabolic metrics in children and adolescents, according to study findings.
Fluctuating cholesterol linked to dementia in older adults
Tracking lipid variability may be a reliable method of predicting dementia and cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults, according to new research from Neurology.
DASH, Mediterranean ranked among best diets for heart health, BP and cholesterol control
U.S. News & World Report recently released its ranking for the top heart-healthy diets as ranked by medical doctors, registered dietitians and nutritional epidemiologists.
Managing high cholesterol during pregnancy ‘challenging,’ medications lack safety data
Most lipid-lowering medications lack safety data for pregnant and lactating women, complicating management of hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia, but data suggest statins can be used for those at high risk for cardiovascular events.