Is cholesteryl ester transfer protein TaqI B2B2 genotype associated with higher HDL cholesterol levels and lower risk of coronary heart disease end points in men with HDL deficiency : Veterans Affairs HDL Cholesterol Intervention Trial?
Our data demonstrate that in men with CHD and HDL deficiency, the CETP TaqI B2B2 genotype is (1) significantly reduced and (2) associated with higher levels of plasma HDL-C and lower CHD risk. Together with our earlier report, these results support the concept that increased HDL-C levels, resulting from reduced CETP activity, are associated with decreased CHD risk.
Tension-free vaginal tape surgery in elderly women is associated with good outcome results; however, the risk of postoperative de novo urge incontinence, as well as age-related morbidity, is increased.