Learn about global testing efforts and new medications in development to lower lipoprotein(a) levels and reduce heart disease ...

Atherogenic lipoprotein particles can vary considerably in their cholesterol content, but each particle contains only one molecule of apoB-100 (or simply apoB). As a result, serum concentration of ...

A review in The Lancet finds that 20% of the world population carries a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such ...

Review in The Lancet finds that one in five globally are at risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, because they carry a genetic risk of high levels of a specific lipoprotein, which can be tested ...

Ultimately, Otvos believes that scientists should reconsider cholesterol as a target and perhaps develop drugs with the goal of reducing LDL particle number instead. Doctors may disagree over how ...

When patients are found to have elevated non-HDL cholesterol, ApoB-100 or LDL particle concentrations, they are presumed to be at increased risk and are often prescribed more aggressive lipid ...

Paprika oleoresin (PO), extracted from chili peppers, is renowned for its vibrant color and beneficial health properties, ...

They found these families have significantly larger HDL and LDL particle sizes. The sizes of the particles were not dependent on the levels of lipoproteins in the blood. In addition to living ...

In a novel study, researchers have successfully enhanced the solubility and stability of paprika oleoresin (PO)—a widely used ...

Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2024.08.004 ...