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:: June 2009 Welcome to our Monthly Online Newsletter!View all Treatment articles in our Treatment Report . The most recent articles are listed on top (not in alphabetical order). Click on the Topic on our home page and then the subtopic - Treatment Report. Stay updated on drugs and their side effects, and various other treatments, including exercise, nutrition, and supplements. Highlighted ArticleRed Yeast Rice Reduces LDL-Cholesterol Levels in Statin-Intolerant Patients “The use of red yeast rice and a therapeutic lifestyle change significantly reduced LDL-cholesterol levels in statin-intolerant patients with dyslipidemia and may provide a future treatment alternative for these difficult-to-treat patients, according to the results of a new study [1]. Investigators urged caution about moving these results into clinical practice, however, specifically pointing out that while the chemical composition of red yeast rice was known and controlled in this study, there is a lack of consistency between different manufacturers and an ongoing need for the Food and Drug Administration to better regulate this popular dietary supplement. "If properly regulated, I would say it's time that we began using red yeast rice in these statin-intolerant patients," lead investigator Dr David Becker (Chestnut Hill Hospital, Flourtown, PA) told heartwire . "Instead, right now, it's a promising avenue for research. If patients are going to take it, we'd recommend they use it only under a doctor's guidance." “ Clinical GuidelinesADA - Disorders of Lipid Metabolism Evidence Based Nutrition Practice Guideline (2006) MOH - Lipids Clinical Practice Guideline (2006) NGC - Lipid management in adults. (2005) NGC - Lipids. (2006) NGC - Managing abnormal blood lipids. A collaborative approach. (2005) NGC - Screening and management of hyperlipidemia. (2005) NGC - Treatment of hyperlipidaemia: aims and selection. (2004) Internet SitesFeatured siteNIH - Medical Encyclopedia Cholesterol Laboratory Testing Information Request Form: Ask a Question about your lab test results NIH - Cholesterol Counts for Everyone NIH - High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need To Know NIH - Medical Encyclopedia High blood cholesterol and triglycerides NIH - Medical Encyclopedia Triglyceride level NIH - Senior Health High Blood Cholesterol Triglycerides: Common Questions Related InfoMedSearch Topics (2 selected)Related Topics - Highlighted Articles
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