The Cholesterol Wars - The Skeptics vs the Preponderance of Evidence (Hardcover)

Today, in the era of the statins (cholesterol lowering drugs), there is no longer any doubt about the value of lowering blood cholesterol levels. This book chronicles the controversy that swirled around the 'lipid hypothesis' of atherosclerosis for so many years. In fact, 'the lower the better' is the position of many clinicians. However, getting to this point has been a long uphill battle marked by heated debate and sometimes violent disagreement. The history of this controversy is told here for its own sake and because remembering it may help us avoid similar mistakes in the future.
* Dr. Steinberg and his colleagues have published over 400 papers relating to lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis reflecting the prominence these authors have in the community.
* Chronicles the miraculous power of the statins to prevent heart attacks and save lives, of great interest to the many manufacturers of these drugs
* Discusses new targets for intervention based on a better understanding of the molecular basis of atherosclerosis

General

Imprint:	Academic Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	September 2007
Editors:	Daniel Steinberg
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-373979-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Books > Academic & Education > Professional & Technical > Biochemistry Promotions
LSN:	0-12-373979-9
Barcode:	9780123739797

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