Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued expert guidance on lipid tests, which measure blood levels of fats and ...
The Lipid Testing Market focuses on diagnostics and healthcare, addressing the need for accurate lipid profile assessments. Opportunities involve providing advanced lipid testing solutions that assist ...
A quality improvement initiative improved rates of lipid screening among children and adolescents and may improve downstream ...
The results of a recent retrospective analysis of electronic health record (EHR) data found that only 0.4% of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) were tested for lipoprotein(a ...
As 2026 approaches, doctors urge prioritising preventive health tests to catch illnesses early. Key screenings like CBC, ...
These cholesterol level charts will show you what's normal for every age and gender. Plus, a few tips for staying within a healthy range.
LDL cholesterol alone doesn’t tell the full story. Doctors explain how Apo B and Lipoprotein(a) tests can reveal hidden heart ...
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a lesser-known cholesterol linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Cardiologists recommend testing it at least once, especially for those with a family history ...
A new combined test panel called Lipid Profile ALT (Cholestech Corp., Hayward, Calif.) has received an FDA waiver from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The panel, designed ...