Coverage of a new PCSK9 trial makes bold claims about prevention and risk reduction. But how well do they hold up to scrutiny ...
Cholesterol is a natural substance found in the blood. It plays an important role in the body, helping to build cells and ...
Among people with a previous heart attack or stroke, or who are at high risk for one, a daily oral medication may offer an effective alternative to injections of PCSK9 inhibitors to lower low-density ...
Adding a PCSK9 inhibitor to maximally tolerated statins after a coronary or peripheral artery revascularization can help patients achieve LDL cholesterol goals better than standard care, data from the ...
In late-stage studies, Merck & Co.’s PCSK9-targeted pill achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions similar to those observed with existing injectables. The results from two phase ...