Background: Antibiotic disruption of the normal intestinal flora is a well-known risk factor for
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Reduced gastric acidity has been suggested as a …

BACKGROUND: We have previously reported premature, extensive aortic calcifications in
patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (hmzFH) due to mutations in the low-…

Mutations in the ABCA1 gene cause defective cellular lipid efflux and severe familial HDL
deficiency. We examined the prevalence of mutations at the ABCA1 gene in 58 unrelated …

Approach to the diagnosis and management of lipoprotein diso... : Current Opinion in
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity Approach to the diagnosis and management of …

The adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) gene codes for a cellular
phospholipid and cholesterol transporter that mediates the initial and essential step in high-density …

To determine whether available lipid-modifying medication can increase high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) cholesterol in well-defined genetic or familial HDL-deficiency states, we studied …

Physical fitness attributes, vitamin D, depression, and BMD in Omani’s Children 9-12 years
old were investigated in 54 girls and 42 boys (average age of 12.9±1.6) to assess health …

Aim: To assess the current dyslipidemia management in the Arabian Gulf region by describing
the demographics, study design, and preliminary results of out-patients who achieved low-…

The prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease has changed considerably with the
recognition that modifying cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, …

Objectives: The coagulation cascade initiated during vascular injury prevents bleeding.
Unwanted clot formation is however detrimental and requires the use of anticoagulants for …