Correlation between the use of statins and COVID-19: what do we know?doi:10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111589cardiovascular diseasesAntonio VitielloRaffaele La PortaFrancesco FerraraEvidence-Based Medicine: expertise, values, evidence
the use of adiponectin measurements has so far been confined to clinical trials and has not yet spread into clinical practice. Nevertheless, the potential to use adiponectin as a biologic risk marker certainly exists.
Talk to your healthcare provider before you use these products. Eat heart-healthy foods. A dietitian or your provider can give you more information on low-sodium plans or the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. The DASH plan is low in sodium, processed sugar, ...
Since reproduction is an animal’s most important task in life, it’s interesting to note that it also involves their most significant use of lectins – the mother’s milk is loaded with it. This fends off predators – other species – from considering that milk as their own potential food...
A poignant and heartfelt article demonstating the power of paternal love. In my practice I try to use the 'D' word. And time: "Your loved one is very sick. It is possible they could die this admission. We are doing everything we can. I wish I could give you better news....
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High cholesterolputs your heart health at risk and ups your odds ofheart attackandstroke. The good news? A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are commonly prescribed to help prevent such life-threatening events. In a2022 reviewof previously published studies, researchers found that ...
The major mechanism of statins is competitive and reversible inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, a rate-limiting enzyme in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. The decrease of cholesterol levels leads to upregulation of LDL-receptor expression and increased ...
Getting the right level of triglycerides is important to your sustained health. Doctors use the following triglyceride ranges found in the blood to make determinations about your overall health risks. Normal, healthy triglyceride levels: fewer than 150 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) ...
If you have high cholesterol levels, lifestyle changes are typically the first line of attack, according to the Mayo Clinic. But if exercise and a healthy diet do not reduce cholesterol levels, medications, such as statins, may be warranted. ...