Understanding Long Covid: A Growing Health Challenge

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a new condition, known as Long Covid, has emerged as a significant health challenge.[0] Long Covid is characterized by a variety of physical and mental health conditions that can persist for months after an initial infection. Symptoms may include chronic cough, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, chest tightness, […]

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New Study Shows Bempedoic Acid Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that bempedoic acid, a drug developed by Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients who cannot tolerate statins. The study, led by cardiologist Steven E. Nissen, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, enrolled 13,970 statin-intolerant patients across 32 countries […]

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New Clinical Trial Finds Bempedoic Acid Reduces Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients

Statin intolerance is a common problem among those with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, as side effects associated with statin use can be severe. Now, a new clinical trial has found that bempedoic acid, an ATP citrate lyase inhibitor, can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in statin-intolerant patients. The CLEAR Outcomes trial, funded […]

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