Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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‘Scavenger’ molecule may point to new atherosclerosis treatment
A small-molecule “scavenger” that reduces inflammation and formation of atherosclerotic plaque in blood vessels in mice potentially could lead to a new approach for treating atherosclerosis in humans, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreAug 20, 2020
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A new contributor to atherosclerosis
Sean Davies and colleagues are exploring lipid aldehydes produced during oxidative stress and their contribution to HDL dysfunction and atherosclerosis. Read MoreJan 27, 2020
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Prevention key to fight familial hypercholesterolemia
Imagine an inherited cause of early heart attacks that is more common than type-1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis, but goes largely unrecognized. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Major grant spurs deeper look into ‘good cholesterol’
In some cases, HDL, the "good cholesterol," may not function properly and may actually accelerate atherosclerosis. Read MoreAug 21, 2014