Word: esperion
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ApoA-1 Milano eventually became the property of Esperion Therapeutics, in Ann Arbor, Mich., which persuaded Nissen to conduct the studies that led to last week's report. If the results hold up in larger trials, they could be revolutionary. Statin drugs, which lower the bad LDL cholesterol that causes plaque in the first place, reduce the risk of dying from heart disease only 30% or so. By targeting HDL as well, the risk might be halved. Says Nissen: "We're starting to talk about really limiting what this disease...
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