by admin | Nov 18, 2010 | My blogs
The recently released results of the DEFINE trial showed that patients taking anacetrapib, from a new class of medication (CETP inhibitors) reduced their LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by approximately 40%, and raised their HDL cholesterol (good) by 140%. This...
by admin | Nov 15, 2010 | My blogs
Intellectual Ventures (www.intellectualventures.com) is a truly amazing company. Founded by former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Nathan Myhrvold, the company gathers some smart people who sit down and hash out ideas and patents in diverse fields of interests....
by admin | Oct 29, 2010 | My blogs
From NIH: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/cscan/cscan_all.html What Is a Coronary Calcium Score? A coronary calcium scan is a test that can help show whether you have coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease. CHD is the most...
by admin | Oct 29, 2010 | My blogs
From A.D.A.M. Lifestyle Changes The absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used, healthy diet and physical activity are critical companions. HEART-HEALTHY DIETS There are...
by admin | Sep 14, 2010 | My blogs
Several news-worthy developments in cardiovascular medicine are outlined here for those who are interested: 1. New European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on atrial fibrillation The new guidelines put in place advances in management of AF since the last update...
by admin | Jul 29, 2010 | My blogs
Commentary by Greg Szto: At last, a report on a wireless system that will measure blood glucose continuously and transmit the information wirelessly. Now, if this information is then fed back into an insulin pump, then we have a closed loop biological system…....
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