The National Institutes of Health stopped a clinical trial studying a blood lipid treatment 18 months early. The study found that adding high dose, extended release niacin to statin treatment for patients with heart disease did not reduce cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes.
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This study was referred to as AIM-HIGH (Atherothrombosis Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome with Low HDL/High Triglycerides: Impact on Global Health) and the 3414 participants...
Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication! Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart... Read more »
National Cholesterol Education Month is coming to a close. We’ve discussed what cholesterol is and how it is measured. We’ve talked... Read more »
Do you take statin medication to keep your cholesterol levels within normal? A warning label is being added to statin medications,... Read more »
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) or cognitive remediation therapy can be considered an evidence-based intervention used to improve... Read more »
I recently came across a rather unusual, but quite interesting study that looked at the PatientsLikeMe Web site and analyzed how the... Read more »
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The absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used,... Read more »
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Sleep Disorders vary in nature and degree. The three major sleep disorders are dyssomnias (insomnia), hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness)... Read more »
More than 85% of mammalian species are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep for short periods throughout the day. Humans are part of the... Read more »
Eat a Mediterranean diet Much has been said about the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet – people in that region have lower mortality rates, reduced risk of heart disease, and lower rates of chronic illness. Now researchers have...
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