Lipid & Metabolic

The benefits of written prescriptions for daily step counts on physical activity levels in patients with diabetes and/or hypertension were examined in a new study.

Researchers examined the metabolic mechanisms behind abnormalities that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance.

Researchers sought to identify medical and psychosocial factors that contribute to unfavorable LDL-C control in patients on statin therapy.

A study sought to determine if stair climbing for 60 seconds 3 times a week was as effective as sprint interval training in improving cardiorespiratory fitness.

Higher volumes of physical activity are not significantly associated with protective effects against future weight gain, other factors may have a more critical role.

Researchers performed a meta-analysis in order to examine the safety of lowering LDL-C to very low levels using the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor alirocumab.

A recent study examined internalized weight bias and self-stigmatization in obese individuals could affect their risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

A recent study examined the extent of the potential protective effects of statin therapy on venous thromboembolism.

A recent study sought to determine what mechanisms are responsible for anti-inflammatory responses associated with moderate exercise.

A recent study sought to examine rates of statin prescriptions and identify treatment gaps in a real-world contemporary setting.