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FDA Approves Lerochol Autoinjector for Adults With Hypercholesterolemia, Updates LDL-C Labeling
08/19/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved a once-monthly autoinjector for Lerochol (lerodalcibep-liga) and added language to the prescribing information noting that cardiovascular outcomes trials with statins and monoclonal...
08/19/2026
Guideline Update
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Guideline Update
ACC/AHA Issue 2026 Cholesterol Guideline With Lower LDL Targets, Expanded Risk Assessment
03/18/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
New guideline recommendations from the ACC/AHA and 9 partner organizations prioritize earlier treatment, refined atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prediction, and broader use of lipid biomarkers...
03/18/2026
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Research Summary
Among Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Who Are Eligible For High-Intensity Statins, Most Are Not Using Them
01/26/2024
Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated whether patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are utilizing high-intensity statins in their routine care of the disease.
01/26/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
Research Summary
USPSTF Releases Recommendation for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children, Adolescents
09/29/2023
Jessica Ganga
The US Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated recommendations for screening children and adolescents for lipid disorders.
09/29/2023
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Can Pitavastatin Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients with HIV?
08/15/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Patients with HIV have up to double the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease compared with the general population.
08/15/2023
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet
Green-Mediterranean Diet Reduces Two Times Amount of Visceral Adipose Tissue Compared to Mediterranean Diet Alone
12/28/2022
The researchers compared the effects of the traditional Mediterranean diet to the green-Mediterranean diet on visceral adipose tissue loss.
12/28/2022
Lipids
Lipids
GOULD Results Show That Crucial Lipid-Lowering Drugs Are Underused
12/30/2019
The GOULD study is a multicenter, observational registry of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in which the primary endpoint was to describe LDL-C treatment patterns over time in patients...
12/30/2019
Lipids
Lipids
LDL-C: How Low Can You Go?
09/26/2018
Low levels of LDL cholesterol reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and events. However, is it safe to reduce LDL cholesterol levels that are already low? A new study investigates.
09/26/2018
Lipids
Lipids
Novel LDL-C Estimation Superior to Standard Method
10/16/2017
In a recent study, researchers hypothesized that the adaptability of the novel method could make it more accurate among non-fasting patients.
10/16/2017
Lipids
Lipids
FDA Approves New Dosing Option for Praluent
04/25/2017
The FDA has approved a new, monthly dosing option for the PCSK9-inhibitor Praluent (alirocumab).
04/25/2017