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Olpasiran significantly lowers "bad cholesterol" linked to cardiovascular risk

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The RNA inhibitor olpasiran significantly reduces a type of "bad cholesterol" that's associated with a high risk of cardiovascular events, according to results from an analysis by a Mount Sinai researcher of a phase 2 trial.

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High cholesterol: Dietitian shares top three snacks to add to the diet for lower levels

High cholesterol can be dangerous if left unmanaged but certain foods can help lower it by removing excess cholesterol from the body.Specific foods like oats are highly effective at removing cholesterol molecules, with dietitian and nutritionist Sinead O'Donovan highlighting three ways they can be consumed to improve levels. "Cholesterol is often misunderstood," the expert explained. "It's a wax-like substance that's fine in our bloodstream and …

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Olpasiran significantly lowers "bad cholesterol" linked to cardiovascular risk

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RNA Inhibitor Olpasiran Dramatically Lowers High-Risk Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Disease Patients

A promising new treatment for cardiovascular disease has emerged from a Phase II clinical trial, where the RNA inhibitor olpasiran demonstrated the ability to significantly lower lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels—one of the most potent risk factors for heart disease. The study, conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai and published in JAMA Cardiology, found that higher doses of olpasiran reduced Lp(a) by more than 95% in patients with atherosclerotic…

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