Study: Detection of Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency in Japan FH Patients
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Study: Detection of Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency in Japan FH Patients

In a study published in the scientific journal Atherosclerosis, a team of researchers sought to screen patients in Japan who had abnormally high LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and a suspected diagnosis of familial…

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“For Seven Years I Thought I had a Perfectly Healthy Child” – Jessica’s Story
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“For Seven Years I Thought I had a Perfectly Healthy Child” – Jessica’s Story

This story was originally published by the Family Heart Foundation, a Patient Worthy partner organization. When Jessica’s father died of a heart attack at the young age of 54, she…

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September 24 is Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day
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September 24 is Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day

September 24, 2022 will be recognized as Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Awareness Day, a time to spread awareness about this under-recognized condition among the general public and in the medical field.…

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An Invitation From Family Heart Foundation to Celebrate Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation Awareness Day
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An Invitation From Family Heart Foundation to Celebrate Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation Awareness Day

The Family Heart Foundation has a Mission. There is so much more to accomplish and you can help prevent heart attacks by spreading awareness. This could save future generations by…

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The FDA has Announced Their Approval of Evkeeza for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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The FDA has Announced Their Approval of Evkeeza for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

The FDA has just announced their approval of Evkeeza as a therapy for those living with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The therapy is owned by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. It was evaluated with…

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Study: Familial Hypercholesterolemia is Diagnosed Late and Under-treated in US Children
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Study: Familial Hypercholesterolemia is Diagnosed Late and Under-treated in US Children

According to an announcement from the FH Foundation, data from the FH Foundation’s CASCADE FH Registry, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, has determined that children living with familial hypercholesterolemia regularly…

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Machine Learning Found to be a Better Diagnostic Tool than Dutch Lipid Score for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Machine Learning Found to be a Better Diagnostic Tool than Dutch Lipid Score for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Ana Pina from the Centro de Estudos de Doencas Cronicas at NOVA Medical School in Portugal, and her colleagues recently published an innovative study regarding the diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).…

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When the Latest Treatments are Out of Reach, Familial Hypercholesterolemia Patients Suffer
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When the Latest Treatments are Out of Reach, Familial Hypercholesterolemia Patients Suffer

According to a story from FHM Pakistan, a recent study revealed the familial hypercholesterolemia patients are at a greater risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems when they…

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Could Blood Donations Improve Diagnostic Rates for Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
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Could Blood Donations Improve Diagnostic Rates for Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

According to a story from brightsurf.com, familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes elevated levels of LDL cholesterol to appear at a young age, often goes undiagnosed. In fact, some…

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Could This Revised Genetic Test Improve Diagnostic Rates for Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

According to a story from Healio, a recent study suggests that the addition of four more genes to the conventional genetic test used to diagnosed familial hypercholesterolemia could allow more…

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The FH Foundation’s 2018 FH Global Summit

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This invitation only event will feature global familial hypercholesterolemia experts, industry leaders, caregivers, and patients. The conference will feature speaker and panelists who will address a diverse array of subjects…

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A Lot of People With Familial Hypercholesterolemia Are Not Getting The Treatment They Need
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A Lot of People With Familial Hypercholesterolemia Are Not Getting The Treatment They Need

An article from SRN News is reporting that a lot of people with familial hypercholesterolemia are going through life without getting the treatments that could help them, such as statins.…

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