Drug that increases good cholesterol reduces clogging of arteries
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 17:14
in Health & Medicine
(PhysOrg.com) -- A drug that raises levels of 'good' cholesterol, when taken in addition to standard statin therapy to lower 'bad' cholesterol, can reduce the furring up of arteries in patients with established heart disease, an Oxford University study has shown.
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