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- 1Single CRISPR treatment halves bad cholesterol for a year●One CRISPR treatment cut “bad” cholesterol in half for a full year
A one-time CRISPR gene-editing treatment reduced LDL, the so-called bad cholesterol, by about half, with the effect lasting a full year, according to a study reported by ScienceDaily. The result points to durable cholesterol control from a single infusion rather than daily medication, and is drawing attention as a potential new approach to preventing heart disease.
- 2Heart and Kidney Problems Rise Over Time in Type 2 Diabetes●Heart and Kidney Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Increase with Time
Type 2 diabetes patients face a growing burden of heart and kidney complications the longer they live with the disease, according to a report covered by Inside Precision Medicine. The findings highlight how cardiovascular and renal risks accumulate with disease duration, underscoring the importance of early monitoring and treatment to protect the heart and kidneys in people with diabetes.
- 3Scientists Identify New Potential Target for Hypertension Treatment▼Scientists Discover a New Potential Treatment Target for High Blood Pressure
Researchers have identified a new potential treatment target for high blood pressure, a condition affecting over a billion people worldwide and a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The discovery could open the door to new drug development beyond existing blood pressure medications. Details of the findings and their clinical significance remain limited.