A new study done by the Cardiology Department at Emory University in Atlanta has shown that HDL levels above 80 mg/dL were actually associated with higher risk for both all-cause mortality and also cardiovascular disease compared to individuals with levels between 40-60 mg/dL. A U shaped association was found with higher risk for both very low and very high HDL levels. These results are contrary to the prevailing thought that the “higher the HDL level, the better”. Many

The treatment of hypertension during pregnancy has been a controversial area for many years. Treatment of the mother is also treatment of the baby even though the unborn has no medical issues of hypertension. Additionally, the issue of potential teratogenic effects from medications need to be considered. Untreated hypertension however has been associated with an increased risk of eclampsia and an increased risk of placental abruption. A study led by researchers at the U