Too Much 'Good' Cholesterol Can Harm the Heart

Gaetano Santulli, M.D., Ph.D., comments on studies, including one he co-authored, that found high circulating levels of HDL cholesterol, often considered "good" cholesterol, can be harmful for heart health. Dr. Santulli is associate professor of medicine and of molecular pharmacology.


What's the Link Between Covid and Diabetes?

Gaetano Santulli, M.D., Ph.D., notes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may damage the cells lining blood vessels to the pancreas, which may help explain why COVID-19 appears to increase the risk for developing diabetes. Dr. Santulli is associate professor of medicine and of molecular pharmacology.


Researchers Learning More About How the Coronavirus Sabotages Blood Vessels

Gaetano Santulli, M.D., Ph.D., comments on the damage caused by COVID-19 to the cells that line blood vessels and the resulting increased risk of blood clots throughout the body. Dr. Santulli is assistant professor of medicine and of molecular pharmacology.