Essays about: "LDL"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the word LDL.

1. 6. Low-density Lipoprotein Lowering in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia – A Retrospective Study from the Dyslipidemia Unit at Karlstad Central Hospital

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : David Fresnais; [2020]
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   Abstract : Introduction  Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease affecting 1 in 300 individuals, leading to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Early diagnosis and initiation of lipid lowering treatment (LLT) – mainly statins and a new type of LLT; PCSK9-inhibitors – are essential to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). READ MORE

3. 7. An evaluation of the role of PromOat® on the stability of oil-in-water emulsions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Bernardo Paul; [2020]
   Keywords : oat β-glucans; emulsion stability; critical overlap concentration; droplet profiling; depletion; food technology; livsmedelsteknologi; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background. In the past years, there has been a major shift towards the consumption of healthier, more sustainable, and more convenient food products. These trends have triggered a response from the food industry, instigating the reformulation of several products. READ MORE

4. 8. Water holding capacity and viscosity of ingredients from oats : the effect of b-glucan and starch content, particle size, pH and temperature

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

   Author : Sofia Berggren; [2018]
   Keywords : Oats; β-glucan; water holding capacity; viscosity; Solvent Retention Capacity; Rapid Viscosity Analyzer;

   Abstract : Oats is a crop that contains a high amount of fiber, protein and fat, but like all other crops it contains mostly starch. In this study the focus has been oat flours and brans with different b-glucan content. READ MORE

5. 9. Glucose and its association with metabolic factors and biomarkers in patients experiencing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis : A cross-sectional study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Frida Olsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Knee osteoarthritis; metabolic syndrome; LDL; HDL; cholesterol; glucose; HbA1c; visceral fat; low-grade inflammation;

   Abstract : Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term chronic disease that affects the joints and creates stiffness, pain and impaired movement. Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of OA and affects all tissues of the joint, including bone, muscles, synovia, and cartilage. READ MORE

6. 10. Comparison of cholesterol-lowering effect of β-glucan in cereals and bread

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Ellen Steneryd; [2016]
   Keywords : Oat; β-glucan; total cholesterol; LDL-cholesterol; RTE cereals; bread;

   Abstract : High levels of total- and LDL-cholesterol in blood are risk factors related to cardio-vascular disease. One of several measures to prevent this is consumption of the viscous soluble fibre β-glucan that in high amount is found in oats. READ MORE