HDL cholesterol not enough to improve heart health

HDL cholesterol not enough to improve heart health

So-called “good” cholesterol – technically known as high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol – is traditionally considered an important contributor to heart health, but simply having a lot of it in one’s body may not be enough, according to research published in the most recent New England Journal of Medicine.

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Surgical checklists could help avoid unexpected complications

Surgical checklists could help avoid unexpected complications

Having a written checklist for pre- and post-surgical care is an important tool for the medical team and helps to reduce the number of complications after a procedure, according to the results of a study published in the most recent New England Journal of Medicine.

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