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Topic: cholesterol

Experimental drug promising to bring down bad cholesterol by up to 69% completes early stage trial

Set to enter larger trial across 5 countries, it works by permanently turning off gene that causes high bad cholesterol levels. Commonly used drugs work by inhibiting cholesterol-causing enzyme.

Cardiovascular monitoring via nanotech. IIT-Guwahati researchers’ device promises faster, precise test

It is still in initial stages & could eventually be integrated with mobile phones, enabling patients to monitor blood health on the go. Clinical trials conducted with around 50 patients.

India gets 1st guidelines for managing lipid levels, the biggest risk factor for heart attack, stroke

For the first time, the guidelines are aimed at clinicians, individuals and medical laboratories. The cut-off for various lipid markers was modified based on risk factors.

2 jabs a year to keep bad cholesterol at bay — breakthrough treatment to launch in India this month

Novartis India, the company that has the import and marketing permission for Inclisiran, refused to divulge the price of the drug in India, but market sources say it is going to be Rs 1.2 lakh per jab.

Want to boost your child’s growth? Replace rice with millets, says India-led nutrition study

Study — led by Dr S. Anitha, senior scientist, nutrition, at ICRISAT — is a review and analysis of 8 previously published studies. It was published in the journal 'Nutrients' this month.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.