DNAprint Genomics (DNAG)

[stakddek]

Saw a promo for Columbus DNA story for showing on the Discovery Channel Aug. 1.

OT: Also caught a news show about new LDL level of 70. The doctor being interviewed suggested that financial support of two of the recommenders might, just might have possibly, just a little, influenced the recommendation of a 70 level. I would heartily recommend that anyone here who is not 70 or below in the ldl category hurry out and get on Statin Drugs, as the panel has suggested that failure to observe this level is tantamount to throwing the best years of your life away. God Bless our unbiased, company supported, medical pundits. Just as a dumb question and if it's not to personal, would anyone who has had a test with results within the new guideline please report it? I don't think it is necessary for those outside the new guideline to respond, (built in bias of poll) but I think that result would be onerous to tabulate.)

I know that I am required to take a quarterley blood test because of the 80 lipitor dose I take. My triglycerides had been up to 1962 a few years ago. Currently down to the 400s and decreasing. My hdl/ldl levels are considered inconclusive because of the triglyceride levels.

If "just about" everyone has to go on statins for cholestrol control, will that mean more labwork will have to be done? Will more people suffer side effects from these drugs?

Could DNAP have a part to play in predicting patient response to cholestrol medication efficacy for an individual patient?

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