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When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins. The new pill pairs a new drug called obicetrapib with an existing o...
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol l...
Combination Lipid-Lowering Therapy Linked to Greater Drop in LDL-C
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – Combination lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) is associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared with statin monotherapy, according to...
Olpasiran Leads to Significant Reduction in Oxidized Phospholipids
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 – Olpasiran, a small interfering RNA, which blocks lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) production, leads to a significant and sustained reduction in oxidized phospholipids (OxPL) on...
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