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Phase 1 targeted gene editing study demonstrates safety and reduction in LDL cholesterol levels through specific protein pathway
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 17, 2026 Source:‘An extremely exciting milestone!’: landmark treatment slashes cholesterol by 62% with a single dose Reference:In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia
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Study that suggests LDL (bad) cholesterol does not casue heart disease is an example of cherry-picking the evidence and flawed design
Health Headlines Commentary for June 16, 2016 Source: Controversial study suggests bad cholesterol does not cause heart disease Reference: Study says there’s no link between cholesterol and heart disease
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Protein discovery may have implications for heart disease prevention and identifying those at imminent risk of heart attack
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 4, 2014 Source: Ottawa researchers discover link between protein, heart attacks Reference: Plasma PCSK9 Levels Are Elevated with Acute Myocardial Infarction in Two Independent Retrospective Angiographic Studies
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Lower cholesterol to prevent stroke, heart disease
Many people are aware of the effects of elevated cholesterol upon their health. Indeed, the rates of heart disease and stroke continue to rise. Concomitant risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking and family history of heart disease and stroke complicate the picture. Those with some or all these conditions use cholesterol-lowering…