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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.”
Immune Protein Discovery Points To New Heart Disease Treatment
Posted in Medicine on 18th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
This new study set out to explore the potential for suPAR to be a causal agent in cardiovascular disease using three different approaches.
First-Ever Blood Test For Myocarditis Detects Heart Inflammation
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller
"When viewed in combination with symptoms, the results could allow GPs to easily determine whether their patients have myocarditis. While we still need to confirm these findings in a larger study, we're hopeful that it won't be long until this blood test is in regular use."
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.
COVID-19 infection waves linked to spikes in heart attack deaths
Posted in Medicine on 27th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller
The findings cannot causally link the increases in heart attacks to COVID, however, the research is far from the first to suggest SARS-CoV-2 infections can harm heart health.