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One-dose drug reduced genetic bad cholesterol by 94% for almost a year

“If further trials show that this medication is safe & can reduce heart attacks & strokes it would be good news as it eliminates a risk factor we’ve been unable to treat”

World-first drug lowers genetic form of “bad cholesterol” by up to 65%

The trial enrolled a total of 114 participants

Gene mutation that can lead to heart disease identified

“This finding is unique in that we found a completely new pathway to atherosclerosis”