New research found that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, an ...

But there was one number that made cardiologists raise their eyebrows – her elevated lipoprotein(a), usually ... There is no approved treatment for high Lp(a), but five drugs are in development ...

Five drugs are currently in development that can lower the amount of lipoprotein(a) by 65 to 98 %, three of which are in phase 3 clinical trials. Some of the new medication under development is so ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk.

Findings of a new study suggest that the quality of LDL and HDL cholesterol, rather than their quantity, is more important in ...

Roche announced its next generation assay received FDA 510(k) clearance for the measurement of lipoprotein(a) for assessment ...

Elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma, while elevated ...

Although cholesterol and TG serve several important functions within the body, they are insoluble particles and must be packaged into lipoproteins in order to circulate in the plasma, from sites ...

Both low and high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This study also identified a potential novel single ...