<b>Aim:</b> Our aim was to compare the direct enzymatic measurement with four formulas which are used in determining value of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels.<br /> <b>Material and methods:</b> A total 33842 patients’ files were retrospectively reviewed data collected. Triglyceride (TG) group 1, 2, 3, 4 5 consisted TG levels ≤99 mg/dl, 100-199 20...

Over the last decades the Smart Home development is a continuously evolving field that faces exceptional challenges. However, the recent advances in information and communications technologies have led the Smart Home development in a good level of maturity. A Smart Home is a living environment that incorporates the appropriate technology, called Smart Home technology, to meet the resident goals...

Dr. Friedewald has no conflicts to disclose. Dr Ballantyne has received research grants and honoraria from Amarin Pharma, Inc. and has also received research grants and served as a consultant and speaker for numerous other pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Bays has received research grants and served as an adviser to Amarin Pharma Inc. and has also received research grants and served as a consultan...

Increased plasma cholesterol, particularly that portion associated with LDL, is an established risk factor for coronary heart disease [1, 2]. As a consequence, it is widely recommended [3] that LDL-cholesterol be determined in individuals with increased total cholesterol. Because isolation of the LDL fraction requires ultracentrifugation, a technique not generally available in service laborator...

BACKGROUND LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations are the primary basis for treatment guidelines established for hyperlipidemic patients. LDL-C concentrations are commonly monitored by means of the Friedewald formula, which provides a relative estimation of LDL-C concentration when the triglyceride concentration is <2000 mg/L and there are no abnormal lipids. The Friedewald formula has several ...