cholesterol
'Breakthrough' CRISPR Treatment Slashes Cholesterol In First Human Clinical Trial
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Nov, 2023
by Alex Muller
For these treatments, scientists extract immune cells or blood cells from the body, edit the cells using CRISPR to correct the genetic mistake, and reinfuse the treated cells into the patient.
World-first drug lowers genetic form of “bad cholesterol” by up to 65%
Posted in Medicine on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
“This drug is a game-changer in more ways than one,” Nicholls said. “Not only do we have an option for lowering an elusive form of cholesterol, but being able to deliver it in an oral tablet means it will be more accessible for patients.”
NIH Study Casts Doubts On Heart Benefits Of So Called "Good" Cholesterol
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cholesterol was divided into good and bad categories. Low-density lipoprotein is considered the "Bad" cholesterol as it's responsible for blocking arteries and causing stroke or heart attacks, while high-density lipoprotein has been seen as the "Good" form of cholesterol as it catches LDL in the bloodstream and takes it back to the liver.
A drug that dramatically lowers cholesterol approved by the FDA
Posted in Medicine on 27th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
The drug is controversial because it is expected to cost about $14,000 a year.
Slightly high cholesterol in mid-life can be 'risky for the heart'
Posted in Medicine on 27th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Having even slightly raised cholesterol in mid-life significantly increases a person's risk of heart disease, research reveals.