Nov. 20, 2003 — Triglycerides and triglyceride–high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio are good surrogate markers for identifying insulin resistance in overweight patients, according to the results of a ...
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics, researchers carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of triglyceride (TG):high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) ratios ...
Plasma triglyceride (TG) concentration reflects circulating triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and their metabolic remnants (predominantly chylomicrons, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and ...
Rochester, MN, November 17, 2017 - Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for men in the U.S. Both cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and the blood ...
Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with a blood test called a lipid profile. Knowing these numbers can help you understand your risk of heart disease and stroke, ...
The third Adult Treatment Panel of the National Cholesterol Education Program has recently issued revised guidelines for the treatment of cholesterol in adults. Increased attention to the metabolic ...
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 ...
HDL is short for high-density lipoprotein. Each bit of HDL cholesterol is a microscopic blob that consists of a rim of lipoprotein surrounding a cholesterol center. The HDL cholesterol particle is ...