Familial Hypercholesterolemia Archives

Study: Covid-19 More Dangerous for Those With High Cholesterol, Heart Disease

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Speculation regarding poorer outcomes for those with high cholesterol and/or heart disease infected with SARS-CoV-2 are well known. A real-world study published by the FH Foundation confirms Covid-19 increased heart attack rates significantly in patients with these conditions.

May 29, 2021/by Andrew Humphreys

Novartis Buys The Medicines Company for $9.7 Billion

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One week after announcing positive data from ORION-10, the second of three 19-month Phase III trials for inclisiran for lowering cholesterol, The Medicines Co. was acquired by Novartis.

November 25, 2019/by BioSpace