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Atherosclerosis
Researchers describe findings in atherosclerosis studies
March 17th, 2005
Atherosclerosis research advances have been reported from Argentina, Finland and Norway. Study 1: High density lipoprotein exhibits impaired antioxidant activity in healthy postmenopausal women, report researchers in Argentina. "The high incidence of atherosclerosis in women after menopause is associated with a risk pattern including an increase in low density lipoprotein (LDL), even though high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels tend to be maintained or slightly decreased," said V. Zago and colleagues, University of Buenos Aires. "Since estrogens are considered potent antioxidants, an increase in lipid peroxidation and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-17)
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