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When to get cholesterol testedIf you already know you have heart disease angina, heart attack. If there is a family history of high cholesterol, or of heart disease at an early age. If you are over 35 years old and have risk factors which puts you at an increased chance of developing heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or you are a smoker. If you are taking drugs to lower your cholesterol level
Cholesterol testsCholesterol is different from most tests in that it is not used to diagnose or monitor a disease but is used to estimate risk of developing a disease specifically heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries, heart disease and a raised risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care.
Cholesterol levelThe importance to good health of keeping your cholesterol level under control cant be overemphasized. Atherosclerosis and its complications, such as heart attacks and strokes, are the major causes of death and have reached epidemic proportions throughout the Western World. Such degeneration is responsible for 43pct. of all deaths. The first step in the prevention and treatment of such diseases is the reduction of blood cholesterol levels.
 2010-03-11 Alternative to Statins Shows Promise - US News and World ReportThe trials researchers were careful to list indications of possible harmful side effects, such as a reduction in levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, Califf said. But he echoed the thought that a longer-term and larger test is needed to determine the incidence of some possible major side effects, such as impotence. If eprotirome does pass all the anticipated tests successfully, its use at first probably would be in combination with a statin, Angelin said. Use as a single drug treatment for elevated cholesterol levels could follow, first in selected patients, then more widely, he said. Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say - HealthDay; research; prescription drugs; heart attacks; cholesterol; drugs
2010-03-09 Atherotechs Advanced Lipid Profile Featured in Lipoprotein and Epidemiology Research at ACC 2010 -- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , March 8 /PRNewswire/ --Atherotech is a CLIA-certified clinical reference laboratory and cardiodiagnostic company focusing on cardiometabolic tests, including the companys patented VAP Cholesterol Test, which reports the cholesterol content of all lipids, components and subclasses. The VAP Test is the first cholesterol profile to comply with updated National Cholesterol Education Program ATP III recommendations for direct LDL measurement, which is accurate with non-fasting samples. It is the only advanced lipid profile that routinely reports all three lipoprotein parameters considered necessary by the American Diabetes Association and American College of Cardiology expert consensus guidelines. The VAP Test is available through national and regional diagnostic laboratories and is reimbursed by many of the largest private insurers as well as Medicare. For Atherotechs Advanced Lipid Profile Featured in Lipoprotein and Epidemiology Research at ACC 2010. VAP(R) Cholesterol Test on exhibit at Atlanta Conference. - Atherotech Inc. Alabama Georgia PDT TDS HEA BIO MTC
2010-03-08 Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon Fillets Detroit Free PressCreated by Darlene Zimmerman, MS, RD, for Heart Smart and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. - Food Detroit MI News local news headlines stories world news
2010-03-07 Comparative antilipidemic effect of N-acetylcysteine and sesame oil administration in diet-induced hypercholesterolemic mice - 7thSpace InteractiveMethods: Male C57bl/6 mice were assigned to the following groups: (NC) control group, (HC) group receiving test diet supplemented with 2 pct. cholesterol and 0. 5 pct. cholic acid for 8 weeks, (HCN) group receiving the test diet with NAC supplementation (230 mg/kg p. o. ) and (HCS) group fed the test diet enriched with 10 pct. sesame oil. Total serum cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides were assayed at the beginning and at the end of the experiment. Total peroxides and nitric oxide (NO) levels were measured in the serum at the end of the experiment. Comparative antilipidemic effect of N-acetylcysteine and sesame oil administration in diet-induced hypercholesterolemic mice - up-to-the-minute news and headlines. 7thSpace is a online portal covering topics such as Family, Business, Entertainment, Headlines, Recipes and more. A place for the whole family featuring many different sections to chose from.
2010-03-05 New Study: Genetic test may help dieters lose more weight - WGNStanford University researchers conducted a study of about 140 overweight women. The study found that women assigned to a geno-type diet tripled their weight loss in a year, compared to those who randomly chose a diet plan. Those on the geno-type diet also boosted their good cholesterol, and reduced their artery clogging cholesterol. CHICAGO - A diet that will help you fit into your jeans by using your genes--and all it takes is a cheek swab. Experts say a new genetic test may help dieters decide if they would lose more weight on a low-fat diet or by following the food pyramid. A diet that will help you fit into your jeans by using your genes --and all it takes is a cheek swab. Experts say a new genetic test may help dieters decide if they would lose more weight on a low-fat diet or by following the food pyramid. - Genes dieting diet health weigt loss study swab wgn news medical test dna
2010-02-28 Lipid profiles do children need the needle test for cholesterol, triglyceride levelsFor this reason, some physicians take a more aggressive approach to cholesterol screening. "My preference is to test all kids," says Dr. Alan Lewis, a pediatric cardiologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and a pediatrics professor at USCs Keck School of Medicine. Lewis points out that its often difficult, if not impossible, to accurately identify whos high-risk and whos not, particularly when it comes to family history. A childs parents may never have had a cholesterol level checked themselves or they may be so young that their personal health history isnt terribly informative. Doctors are divided on subjecting some young patients to lipid profiles. But they may be useful. - Features health
2010-02-27 NFL, NFLPA must implement blood testing for HGH - Ross TuckerIf you are a "clean" player, how can you not be in favor of any measure aimed at leveling the playing field Sure, enough research and due diligence would have to be done to ensure the test is reliable, but outside of that, what objection would anyone have to making sure everyone is competing by the same rules The NFL already uses preseason blood tests to monitor cholesterol and triglycerides, so I would be very skeptical of anyone who opposed blood testing for HGH. Earlier this week, the NFL and NFLPA reiterated their interest intesting players for HGH. They did soin the wake ofa recent positive HGH test by a British rugby player, the first known positive HGH blood test result. My reaction is that its about time,and I know a lot of active players share my sentiment.
2010-02-26 NFL hopes to test for HGH; MLB talks with union - NFL - ESPNWe have previously said that if a scientifically validated blood test for HGH is available, we would consider its utilization," new baseball players association head Michael Weiner said. "But a single uncontested positive does not scientifically validate a test. There remains debate in the testing community about the scientific validity of this test. " The NFL has used preseason blood tests since at least 2006 for cholesterol and tryglycerates. Baseball has had urine testing since 2003 but not blood testing. NFL hopes to test for HGH; MLB talks with union - Nfl national football league pro football nfl football
2010-02-25 Brainerd Dispatch: News Brainerd, Minnesota Brainerd Lakes Area News onKendall then knew she had to stay on top of her health and attempt to work against her family heart history or else she, too, would suffer a heart attack at a young age. She watches her cholesterol very closely - she gets retested every six months now - but the lowest number shes ever had without using cholesterol-reducing medications was 185 when she was pregnant. About five or six years ago, when her cholesterol was around 250, she began taking medications to control it. Now her cholesterol is around 150, she said, and she has no other heart-related conditions, such as high blood pressure. Shes had her neck checked via an ultrasound to see if there is any blockage in her carotid artery, and there isnt. Local Interest News in the Brainerd Lakes Area from Minnesotas News Source - News local news local area news newspapers info information Brainerd Dispatch Brainerd Daily Dispatch Brainard Minnesota MN brainerddispatch
2010-02-22 One Pot Beef Stew Detroit Free PressCreated by Darlene Zimmerman, MS, RD, for Heart Smart and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. - Food Detroit MI News local news headlines stories world news
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