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Might statins have detrimental effects on long-term motor and cognitive outcomes in patients with Parkinsons disease?

The large Danish nationwide study provides new insights and some reassurance but also raises additional questions ripe for further studies.

A small study using near-infrared spectroscopy IVUS saw differences in the lipid content of plaques associated vs not associated with myocardial bridge. The study has not been peer reviewed.

Animal cells are bound by a structure called a cell cortex—and this structure, researchers say, is a bit like a tent.

Long-term use of omega-3 fish oil supplements yields no net benefit for preventing depression or boosting mood, new research suggests. But experts note several study limitations.

A feasibility study shows coronary artery calcium scanning has the potential to better target patients who require statin therapy than the current standard of pooled cohort equations.

Obesity drugs had a good year, the SGLT2 inhibitors stalled, and Entresto looks less impressive -- these are some of the takes from John Mandrola, MD, in his annual review of cardiology research.

In a new study, researchers compared the serum levels of bioactive lipids in a cohort of 50 in-patients who had confirmed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection with that of a control group.

A recent review looks at the molecular design of pH-sensitive cationic lipids and their applications for various tissues and cell types.

Kennedy Krieger Institute physicians recommend that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be screened for abnormally low or high cholesterol levels to check their risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life.