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A Direct Comparison of Bariatric Surgery Types Yields No Clear Winner
- October 5, 2011
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Reduction in some cardiovascular risk factors was greater with duodenal switch than with gastric bypass, but so was the incidence of adverse events.- Reviewing:
- Søvik TT et al., Ann Intern Med 2011 Sep 6; 155:281.
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High-Selenium Yeast Supplements Improve Plasma Lipid Levels
- June 1, 2011
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
But the effects of this treatment in individuals with normal or high baseline selenium concentrations remain unproven, as do clinical outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Rayman MP et al., Ann Intern Med 2011 May 17; 154:656.
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Statins and Stroke Prevention: Is It All About the Cholesterol?
- March 3, 2010
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a meta-analysis of statin and nonstatin treatment trials, stroke reduction was proportional to the lipid-lowering effect of the intervention.- Reviewing:
- De Caterina R et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2010 Jan 19; 55:198.
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What’s the Utility of the Apo B:Apo A-1 Ratio? Free
- August 22, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a large, prospective study, apolipoproteins had no advantage over other lipid measures in assessing risk for CHD.- Reviewing:
- Ingelsson E et al., JAMA 2007 Aug 15; 298:776-85.
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Cholesterol Levels Continue to Decline
- November 11, 2005
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
A comparison of 1988–1994 and 1999–2000 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) showed a slowing of the decline in mean total-cholesterol . . .- Reviewing:
- Carroll MD et al., JAMA 2005 Oct 12; 294:1773-81.
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Low Cholesterol in Elders
- September 12, 2003
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- Cardiology
The relation between serum cholesterol and mortality in elders is not straightforward. Two new studies add to the literature on this topic.- Reviewing:
- Foody JM et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 2003 Jul; 51:930-6. Brescianini S et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 2003 Jul; 51:991-6.
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The People vs. High Cholesterol: What's the Verdict?
- June 27, 2003
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Researchers compared NHANES data from 1999-2000 with data from 1988-1994.- Reviewing:
- Ford ES et al. , Circulation 2003 May 6; 107:2185-9.
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Contributions of Cholesterol, BP, and Genetics in Alzheimer's Disease
- November 1, 2002
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Finnish investigators have reported that elevated total-cholesterol level and high blood pressure during middle age increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD; BMJ 2001; 322:1447). . . .- Reviewing:
- Kivipelto M et al., Ann Intern Med 2002 Aug 6; 137:149-55.
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How Effective Is Diet in Lowering Cholesterol?
- June 12, 1998
- HC Herrmann
- Cardiology
Changing diet to reduce cholesterol levels is an important part of overall risk-factor modification. In controlled settings like metabolic wards, dietary modification can reduce total . . .- Reviewing:
- Tang TL et al., BMJ 1998 Apr 18; 316:
1213 1220 .
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Cholesterol Is a Risk Factor in the Elderly.
- June 20, 1997
- MS Lauer
- Cardiology
There is considerable controversy over whether total cholesterol levels predict coronary heart disease risk in the elderly. Some studies have failed to find an association . . .- Reviewing:
- Corti M-C et al., Ann Intern Med 1997 May 15; 126:
753 760 .
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Cholesterol and Mortality: Important in Women and Men
- December 1, 1995
- KI Marton
- Cardiology
While a high total cholesterol is a clear predictor of both cardiovascular and total mortality in men, there have been fewer studies of this association . . .- Reviewing:
- Verschuren WMM, Kromhout D., BMJ 1995 Sep 23; 311:
779 782 .
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Few Americans Meet Goals for Cardiovascular Health
- April 4, 2012
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Healthy behaviors are significantly associated with decreased mortality, but recent decades have seen little progress toward improving those behaviors.- Reviewing:
- Yang Q et al., JAMA 2012 Mar 28; 307:1273.
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Bad News for Screen Junkies
- March 2, 2011
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Even after accounting for physical activity levels, spending a lot of discretionary time in front of a television or computer is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events.- Reviewing:
- Stamatakis E et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2011 Jan 18; 57:292.
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More Tofu, Please?
- June 24, 2009
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a small randomized, controlled study, a low-carbohydrate, plant-based diet improved lipid measures more than a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Jenkins DJA et al., Arch Intern Med 2009 Jun 8; 169:1046. Tuttle KR and Milton JE., Arch Intern Med 2009 Jun 8; 169:1027.
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An Herbal Option for Statin-Intolerant Patients?
- June 17, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
A supplement of red yeast rice outperforms placebo in a small randomized trial.- Reviewing:
- Becker DJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jun 16; 150:830. Phillips PS., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jun 16; 150:885.
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U.S. Trends in Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, 1999 Through 2006
- May 13, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Although racial and socioeconomic disparities in disease control persist, insurance coverage appears to narrow the gaps.- Reviewing:
- McWilliams JM et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Apr 21; 150:505.
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Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Daily Practice
- April 22, 2009
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
A longitudinal analysis of cross-sectional study results reveals an urgent need for effective lifestyle management.- Reviewing:
- Kotseva K et al., Lancet 2009 Mar 14; 373:929. Brekke M and Gjelsvik B., Lancet 2009 Mar 14; 373:873.
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C-Reactive Protein and the Framingham Risk Score
- November 26, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Results of a study of Framingham Heart Study offspring suggest that CRP testing is useful for fine-tuning of risk.- Reviewing:
- Wilson PWF et al., Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2008 Nov; 1:92.
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Apolipoprotein B100/Apolipoprotein A-1 Ratio Better Than Cholesterol-Based Methods for Risk Prediction
- July 23, 2008
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
Results from the INTERHEART study fuel an ongoing controversy.- Reviewing:
- McQueen MJ et al. for the INTERHEART Study Investigators., Lancet 2008 Jul 19; 372:224.
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Is It Too Late to Have a Drink?
- April 9, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Individuals who began consuming alcohol in middle age had no increased mortality risk and had lower rates of cardiovascular events than did persistent nondrinkers.- Reviewing:
- King DE et al., Am J Med 2008 Mar; 121:201.
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