Cardiology

Just one Rika was able to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through genetic editing. Illustration: Dr. Roy Tsezana via Gemini

A one-shot genetic vaccine for heart disease? One-time treatment reduced bad cholesterol by up to 80%

Just one injection has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through gene editing. New research could pave the way for long-term preventive treatments against heart disease.
Atrial fibrillation. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Approved drugs for diabetes, obesity and gout may reduce tendency for atrial fibrillation

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A study at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that semaglutide and colchicine reduced the tendency for atrial fibrillation by about 50% in a rat model of heart injury. Semaglutide also reduced scar tissue in the aorta to levels close to those measured in animals.
Echo of the heart. Photo: from Wikipedia

Technology for deciphering ultrasound tests

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