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1. Hypercholesterolemia The evidence supports use of statins.

Author

Aronow, Wilbert S.

Subjects
*STATINS (Cardiovascular agents), *TREATMENT of diseases in older people, *CORONARY heart disease treatment, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Provides evidence supporting the use of statins to treat older men and women with coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia. Target level of serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; Effectiveness of statins in reducing cardiovascular events; Recommended geriatric dosing and administration of statins.

Published
2003

2. Hypercholesterolemia.

Author

Deedwania, Prakash C.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL coenzyme A reductases
Abstract

Presents a study which examined the effectiveness of lipid-lowering for older patients with hypercholesterolemia. Information on the studies of statin (HMG-CoA) therapy; Mechanisms of statin therapy; How to devise a statin regimen. INSET: Types of risk, and how they influence clinical decisions.

Published
2000

3. Heart protection: Controlling risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Author

Segal, Bernard L., Tecce, Marc A., Pennington, Joseph C., and Sherman, Fredrick T.

Subjects
CARDIOVASCULAR diseases, HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Deals with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of illness and death in the United States. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease; Treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease; First-line drug therapies for hypercholesterolemia. INSETS: Preventive maintenance for the midlife patient;Studies of cardiovascular mortality and blood pressure control.

Published
1997

4. Lipid disorders: Tailoring diet and drug therapy for individual needs.

Author

Gamble, Cory L.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Explains why treatment for hypercholesterolemia must be tailored to the individual older patient. Selection of a lipid-lowering agent; Reduction of the potential drawbacks of diet and drug therapy.

Published
1994

5. Lipid disorders: Applying new guidelines to your older patients.

Author

Leaf, David A.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Reports on the National Cholesterol Education Program's revision of its recommendations for managing hypercholesterolemia in adults. Changes in lipid levels associated with age; Relative risk; Special treatment needs of older patients; Dietary intervention; Drug therapy.

Published
1994

6. Elevated cholesterol A nurse's guide to drug therapy.

Author

Howard, Patricia and Cerrato, Paul L.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, DRUG therapy, NURSING practice
Abstract

Presents a nurse's guide to drug therapy for hypercholesterolemia. Recommended diet; Information on the niacin drug; Other recommended drugs when patients do not respond to bile acid sequestrants or nicotinic acid.

Published
1991

7. While stepped-care is good for lowering cholesterol, monotherapy with an HMG-CoA reductase...

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL coenzyme A reductases
Abstract

Compares the effectiveness of two treatment modalities in the management of hypercholesterolemia, a condition of increased cholesterol in the blood serum. Initial monotherapy with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor lovastatin; Stepped-care for cholesterol lowering; Preference of physicians for stepped-care.

Published
1996

8. New guidelines on high cholesterol.

Author

Sherman, Fredrick T.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *TREATMENT of diseases in older people
Abstract

Presents the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program's Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults for treating hypercholesterolemia in older adults. Important factors considered by the guideline on cholesterol and aging; Changes that will affect clinical practice with older patients.

Published
2001

9. Comparing cholesterol treatments: Simvastatin vs. pravastatin.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Compares the effectiveness of simvastatin and pravastatin in treating patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. Higher beneficial effects of simvastatin; Differences in safety profiles; Study published at a 1993 issue of the `American Journal of Cardiology.'

Published
1993

10. Lovastatin more effective than pravastatin for reducing cholesterol.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Reports on a study indicating that lovastatin is more effective than pravastatin in lowering total and LDL cholesterol. Assessment and comparison of the efficacy of the drugs in treating hypercholesterolemia; Absence of significant differences between the effects of the two drugs on HDL cholesterol or lipoprotein levels; Adverse effects.

Published
1993

11. Endocrinologists.

Author

Kuchna, John and de Gennaro, Renee

Subjects
*ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, *MEDICAL scientists, *RESPONSIBILITY, *OSTEOPOROSIS treatment, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *INTERNSHIP programs, *TRAINING
Abstract

The article focuses on the responsibility of endocrinologists as well as the education and training for them. It states that they diagnose and treat patients with endocrine disorders including osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders and hormonal imbalances. In addition, it highlights the internship and residency program undergo by endocrinologists.

Published
2009

12. Cerivastatin is effective for the long-term treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the study `Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Cerivastatin: Summary of Pivotal Phase IIb/III studies,' by J. Davignon, M. Hanefeld, N. Nakaya, et al which appeared in the `American Journal of Cardiology' dated August 27, 1998.

Published
1998

13. Statin comparison: At equivalent doses, atorvastatin lowers cholesterol the most.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Comparative Dose Efficacy Study of Atorvastatin Versus Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Lovastatin, and Fluvastatin in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia,' by P. Jones, S. Kafonek, et al from the `American Journal of Cardiology,' dated March 1, 1998.

Published
1998

14. ...and it can reduce LDL cholesterol by as much as half.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *LOW density lipoproteins
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Efficacy of Atorvastatin in Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by the Japan Cholesterol Lowering Atorvastatin (J-CLAS) Group published in the May 1, 1997 issue of `American Journal of Cardiology.'

Published
1997

15. Low-dose pravastatin for hyperinsulinemia in aged hyperlipidemic hypertensives.

Subjects
*INSULIN shock, *THERAPEUTICS, *HYPERTENSION, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the study titled `Beneficial effects of pravastatin on fasting hyperinsulinemia in elderly hypertensive hypercholesterolemic subjects,' by P. Chan, B. Tomlinson et al, published in the October 1996 issue of `Hypertension.'

Published
1997

16. High cholesterol: Pravastatin is just as effective in...

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract on the report `Efficacy and Safety of Pravastatin in African Americans with Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by T.A. Jacobsen, M.M. Chin et al from the `Arch Intern med' dated September 25, 1995.

Published
1995

17. Fluvastatin: Synthetic cholesterol-lowering agent is safe and effective.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Efficacy and Safety of Once-daily vs Twice-daily Dosing With Fluvastatin, A Synthetic Reductase Inhibitor, in Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by W. Insull Jr., D. Black, et al dated November 14, 1994.

Published
1995

18. Patients' knowledge of high cholesterol is still low, but it's getting better.

Subjects
*HYPERTENSION, *THERAPEUTICS, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Population awareness and control of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study,' by F.J. Nieto, J. Alonso, et al., published in the `Archives of Internal Medicine' journal in April 1995.

Published
1994

19. New strength, indication.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, TRIGLYCERIDES, APOLIPOPROTEINS
Abstract

Introduces the approved 0.4-milligram strength of cerivastatin sodium or Baycol for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. Details on the approved expanded indication based on clinical trials done; Discussion on the effect of the added strength on the apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels.

Published
1999

20. This alternative remedy really does work.

Author

Cerrato, Paul L.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, BLOOD cholesterol
Abstract

Reports that cholestin has been shown to help manage hypercholesterolemia.

Published
1999

21. New statin is effective, well-tolerated for lipid lowering.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Comparison of One-Year Efficacy and Safety of Atorvastatin Versus Lovastatin in Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by M. Davidson, J. McKenney, et al from the `American Journal of Cardiology' dated Jun 1, 1997.

Published
1997

22. Cholesterol-lowering agent.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Announces the approval of US Food and Drug Administration for the use of cerivastatin sodium `Baysol' as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. Recommended dosage for patients taking cerivastatin sodium; Contraindication and adverse effects of cerivastatin sodium.

Published
1997

23. 'Statin' drug for lowering LDL.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Focuses the approval of atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) for reducing low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and trigylcerides in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, by the Food and Drug Administration. Mechanisms of action of atorvastatin drug; Recommended initial dosage of atorvastatin drug for lowering LDL; Contraindications of atorvastatin drug and its adverse effects.

Published
1997

24. High cholesterol: `Statin' agent effective in African Americans.

Subjects
HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the study `Efficacy and safety of pravastatin in African Americans with primary hypercholesterolemia,' by T.A. Jacobsen, M.M. Chin et al, published in a 1995 issue of `Archives of Internal Medicine.'

Published
1995

25. Step-1 diet: Data now show postmenopausal women also benefit.

Subjects
MENOPAUSE, HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, HEALTH
Abstract

Recommends a trial dietary therapy for postmenopausal women with hypercholesterolemia. Mechanics of Step-1 diet; Effect on total cholesterol level; Effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels.

Published
1994

26. Few patients are treated to their LDL goals.

Author

Pearson, Thomas

Subjects
*ANTICHOLESTEREMIC agents, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Reports that a high percentage of patients treated for high cholesterol failed to reach the recommended targets set forth by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Decrease on the success rate of therapy as risk increased; Factors contributory to the poor results.

Published
1997

27. Newer statin effectively treats primary hypercholesterolemia....

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Comparison of One-Year Efficacy and Safety of Atorvastatin Versus Lovastatin in Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by M. Davidson, J. McKenney et al published in the June 1, 1997 issue of `American Journal of Cardiology.'

Published
1997

28. Hypercholesterolemia: Simvastatin is safe over the long term.

Subjects
*ANTICHOLESTEREMIC agents, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the study titled `Safety and tolerability of cholesterol lowering with simvastatin during 5 years in the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study,' by T.R. Pedersen, K. Berg et al, published in the October 14, 1996 issue of `Archives of Internal Medicine.'

Published
1997

29. New statin lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Reports on the availability of atorvastatin calcium tablets for use as an adjunct to diet for reducing high levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia.

Published
1997

30. Lovastatin and pravastatin: Equal in efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract on the article `Comparison of the Effects on Quality of Life and of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Lovastatin Versus Pravastatin,' by M.R. Weir, M.L. Berger et al published in the March 1, 1996 issue of the `American Journal of Cardiology'.

Published
1996

31. ...and it safely lowers total and LDL cholesterol in diabetics.

Subjects
*DIABETES, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *DRUG therapy
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article entitled `Efficacy and Safety of Pravastatin in the Treatment of Patients With Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia,' by P. Raskin, O.P. Ganda, et al published in the October 1995 issue of the periodical `American Journal of Medicine.'

Published
1996

32. Psyllium helps patients tolerate GI effects of cholestyramine.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Psyllium for the Reduction of Cholestyramine-associated Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the Treatment of Primary Hypercholesterolemia,' by J.J. Maciejko, R. Brazg, et al dated November 1994.

Published
1995

33. NCEP cholesterol guidelines might be to cumbersome to follow.

Subjects
*HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment, *MEDICAL education
Abstract

Presents an abstract of the article `Physician Management of Hypercholesterolemia: A Randomized Trial of Continuing Medical Education,' by W.S. Brown, R.B. Baron, et al dated December 1994.

Published
1995

34. Niacin may not be such a good idea for treating hypercholesterolemia.

Subjects
*NIACIN, *HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA treatment
Abstract

Presents abstracts of the articles entitled `A comparison of the efficacy and toxic effects of sustained- vs. immediate release niacin in hypercholesterolemic patients,' written by J.M. Mckenney et al. and `Over-the-counter niacin,' written by L. Lasagna which were both published in the March 2, 1994 issue of the `Journal of American Medical Association.'

Published
1994

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