VIENNA — A machine learning model using routinely collected laboratory parameters estimates low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with reasonable accuracy, potentially offering a practical and ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...