Nov. 11, 2004 (New Orleans) — The number, not the size, of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles predicts heart disease risk, according to an analysis of blood samples from more ...

Familial correlations were estimated using the FCOR2 program of SAGE. 21 The uniform weight to pedigrees option was chosen. This programme estimates correlations among relatives taking into account ...

Montreal, QC - Two new studies published in the April 1, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology evaluate whether any additional information can be gleaned from LDL particle size and ...

The importance of small dense low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL) cholesterol in coronary heart disease has been demonstrated in many studies. Body fat accumulation, especially abdominal adiposity, is one ...

ATLANTA – Insulin-sensitizing therapy yielded significant, positive increases in LDL particle size and LDL subclass concentrations after one year of treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes and ...

It is dogma that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol--the bad cholesterol--significantly increase the risk of heart disease. So we regularly check our LDL levels. But in trying to ...

Patients with hyperlipidemia treated with evolocumab had a greater reduction in atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared with those who received placebo, according to a post hoc subanalysis ...

It is dogma that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol--the bad cholesterol--significantly increase the risk of heart disease. So we regularly check our LDL levels. But in trying to ...

Raleigh, NC, March 28, 2008 - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued a consensus statement today that states the measurement of LDL particle number ...

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LipoScience, Inc. (NAS: LPDX) an in vitro diagnostic company committed to advancing patient care in cardiovascular, metabolic and other diseases, today announced the ...