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EC approves Nilemdo™ (bempedoic acid) for lowering cholesterol
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
April 10, 2020
The European Commission has granted Esperion approval for Nilemdo, the company has sold commercialisation rights to Daiichi Sankyo.
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Why Aren't More Stroke Survivors Getting Statins?
drugs
September 27, 2019
People with a history of stroke are less likely than those with heart disease to get cholesterol-lowering statin drugs despite the benefits, a new study has found.
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Even Small Improvements in Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Help Prevent Heart Attack
drugs
September 06, 2019
Small, lasting changes in cholesterol and blood pressure levels can dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes over a lifetime, new research suggests.
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Why Do Women Get Statins Less Frequently Than Men?
drugs
August 20, 2019
Women are less likely than men to be treated with cholesterol-lowering statins – or get them prescribed at guideline-recommended intensity levels when they do...
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Higher Cost of New Cholesterol Drugs Putting Patients at Risk: Study
drugs
July 24, 2019
Heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems are more likely in high-risk patients denied access to cutting-edge cholesterol-busting drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors...
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The Great Fat Debate: How Much Is Unhealthy?
drugs
July 23, 2019
Experts have redefined the role of fat in healthy eating, but before you grab a chunk of cheese or another pat of butter...
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High Blood Pressure, 'Bad' Cholesterol Risky for Young, Too
drugs
July 16, 2019
High Blood Pressure, 'Bad' Cholesterol Risky for Young, Too.
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How to Create a Diet That Lowers Your Cholesterol
drugs
July 08, 2019
Watching your cholesterol intake has gotten easier.
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Cholesterol in eggs tied to cardiac disease, death
worldpharmanews
June 06, 2019
Research that tracked the diets, health and lifestyle habits of nearly 30,000 adults across the country for as long as 31 years has found that cholesterol in eggs, when consumed in large quantities, is associated with ill health effects ...
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Lowering Cholesterol Levels May Worsen Nerve Damage in T2DM
drugs
June 06, 2019
Lowering Cholesterol Levels May Worsen Nerve Damage in T2DM.