Blood
20 Feb 2006
Measurement and Lowering of Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) is a molecule made from joining a protein the body makes (called apolipoprotein(a)) and LDL, which is a form of cholesterol. The importance of the Measurement and lowering of Lipoprotein(a) is an area of active research. It is one of a group of molecules called 'lipoproteins', so called because they have this common form of construction - a protein attached to a cholesterol molecule. Having elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) in their blood has been strongly implicated in research as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease - such as coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke.
Cancer
17 Feb 2006
Most common health concerns for the male Australian population
Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia
Heart
14 Feb 2006
Review on using fibrates
A recent review showed that fibrates, drugs used in cholesterol lowering therapy, are less effective for treating hypercholesterolaemia than statins.
Cancer
07 Feb 2006
Physical Activity with Cardiovascular Disease
Maintaining appropriate levels of physical activity with cardiovascular disease is now thought to be very important. We now know that people who take up regular…
Heart
20 Dec 2005
Dual Inhibition
Dual inhibition is a cholesterol lowering therapy in which two types of medications (a statin and ezetimibe) are combined to treat hypercholesterolaemia.
Heart
15 Dec 2005
Statins
Statins are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia, in which there are high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.
Blood
14 Dec 2005
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering therapies are used to treat high cholesterol levels and reduce the progression of heart disease.
Diseases
04 Oct 2005
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.
Cancer
03 Oct 2005
Cachexia
Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.