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Study compares cardiovascular risk reduction of statin and non-statin therapies used for lowering cholesterol
Statins are a safe and effective way of lowering cholesterol, and this study helps to dispel the notion that statins work in ways that are unrelated to lowering cholesterol
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Inherited high cholesterol: earlier diagnosis and better treatment
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic condition that causes exceptionally high levels of cholesterol, often leading to a heart attack or stroke at a young age unless it is treated. We’ve funded research that helped identify the genetic faults causing FH and developed a test to spot them.
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4 statin alternatives that lower cholesterol
Find out how well alternatives to statins like bempedoic acid work and who can be prescribed them under NHS rules.
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Understanding the role of LDL cholesterol in platelet activationUniversity of Hull | Professor Khalid Naseem
Professor Khalid Naseem from the University of Hull and Dr Michael Tomlinson from the University of Birmingham will spend 3 years studying the behaviour of tiny blood cells called platelets in the circulatory system. Although platelets are ...
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Which DNA changes cause cholesterol-like molecules to enter the blood?Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Carol Shoulders
Professor Carol Shoulders and her team at Queen Mary, University of London are identifying changes in DNA that put people at higher risk of heart and circulatory disease, and if there are ways they can lower their risk. Phytosterols are ch...
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High cholesterol levels in your 30s could have long-term impact on heart health
Having high cholesterol in your 30s and 40s could have a long-term impact on your heart health, according to a study.
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New antibody can unlock secrets of cholesterol
A new antibody, created by researchers we’ve funded, could help doctors to identify the fatty plaques in arteries that cause most heart attacks and strokes earlier.
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"High cholesterol runs in my family – but heart bypass surgery gave me a second chance"
Bernadette Williams, 63, from Holywell, shares how high cholesterol and coronary artery disease shaped her family history – and how heart bypass surgery helped her move forward.
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How do cholesterol and platelets team up to cause blood vessel damage?University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Professor Khalid Naseem and colleagues at the University of Hull are studying how ‘bad’ cholesterol teams up with platelets to cause blood vessel damage that contributes to atherosclerosis, the condition underlying coronary heart disease. ...
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Inclisiran: what you need to know about this cholesterol-lowering drug
Everything you need to know about inclisiran. Find out how it works, who is eligible and the common side effects.