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Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Cohort
High NHHR associated with increased carotid plaque risk in adults without baseline plaque
A Simple Blood Test Ratio Can Predict Your Risk of Carotid Plaque
This retrospective cohort study of 5,985 adults aged ≥18 years without baseline carotid plaque found that the highest non-high-density lipop…
A new study shows a simple cholesterol ratio can predict neck artery plaque, helping adults spot stroke risk earlier.
Frontiers
Apr 28, 2026
Cardiology
Cohort
Female sex and high HDL-c linked to lower carotid plaque risk in a Chinese cohort
New Tool Predicts Hidden Heart Risk Early
This retrospective cohort study of 12,391 individuals in Xinjiang, China, found that female sex and HDL-c >1.55 mmol/L were associated with …
A new scoring system can predict hidden artery plaque years before heart problems strike—especially in people over 45 or who smoke.
Frontiers
Apr 25, 2026
Cardiology
Cohort
Systemic inflammation indices MLR, SIRI, and AISI associated with carotid plaques in ACS patients
Could simple blood tests help spot hidden stroke risk after a heart attack?
A retrospective cohort study of 7178 ACS patients found that higher MLR, SIRI, and AISI indices were associated with increased odds of carot…
Simple blood tests can flag hidden stroke risk after a heart attack by spotting dangerous plaque buildup in the neck.
Frontiers
Apr 5, 2026