Inflammation is likely a key player in atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular events, but questions remain about its role ...

Introduction: Statins are prescribed to lower LDL-C in children with familial hypercholesterolemia and other dyslipidemias that accelerate atherosclerosis. Associations between statin use and type 2 ...

A new study in the Lancet attempted to calm fears about the side-effects of statins in people at low risk of heart disease – but seems to have reignited a bitter row in the medical ...

However, these studies' evaluations of the effects of statins on CRP levels are limited by their post hoc nature. The Pravastatin Inflammation/CRP Evaluation (PRINCE) [20] prospectively examined ...

Department of Neurology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, ...

One in four patients who present with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels have no documented use of statin therapy, according to a study published April 16 in Epic Research.

Introduction: DNA methylation (DNAm) predictors of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) offer a stable and accurate means of assessing chronic inflammation, bypassing the CRP protein fluctuations ...

C-reactive protein levels significantly higher during follicular vs luteal phase, which may contribute to pattern of painful vaso-occlusive events. HealthDay News — For adults with sickle cell ...

Background: Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a type of the rare lymphoproliferative diseases. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-recognized biomarker of inflammation, frequently ...

More information: Camille Malatt et al, Adrenergic blockers, statins, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are associated with later age at onset in Parkinson's disease, Journal of Neurology ...

People with high cholesterol who are at risk of needing statins might find this meal plan naturally reduces their levels. Cardiologists at Heart UK have devised a week-long meal plan that helps ...