Browsing by Subject "Lipoprotein(a)"

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      The beneficial effect of tamoxifen on serum lipoprotein-a levels: An additional anti-atherogenic property 

      Elisaf, Moses S.; Bairaktari, Eleni Th; Nikolaides, C.; Fountzilas, George; Tzallas, C. S.; Siamopoulos, K. C.; Tsolas, O.; Pavlidis, Nicholas (1996)
      It has recently been suggested that increased lipoprotein (a) levels are an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. It has also been reported that tamoxifen can induce changes in blood lipid values. In this ...
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      Effect of letrozole on the lipid profile in postmenopausal women with breast cancer 

      Elisaf, Moses S.; Bairaktari, Eleni Th; Nikolaides, C.; Kakaidi, B.; Tzallas, C. S.; Katsaraki, A.; Pavlidis, Nicholas (2001)
      Hormonal therapy plays a central role in the overall treatment of breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors can inhibit the aromatase enzyme system resulting in a reduction of oestrogens. Letrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase ...