Cholesterol-lowering jab to help prevent heart disease

[Northerner]

Human trials of a cholesterol-lowering vaccine to help prevent heart disease are under way after successful studies in mice.

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna are testing the safety of their experimental treatment in 72 volunteers.

The jab is designed to stop fatty deposits from clogging the arteries.

It would offer patients an alternative to taking daily pills to cut their risk of stroke, angina and heart attacks.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40325035

 

[Steff]

I want to be a guinea pig so to speak on that

 

[Ljc]

I'll pass.

 

[mikeyB]

Well, Steff, you can have a go then we can find out where else in the body this protein being attacked performs a vital function. I'm with Lin - thanks, but no thanks.

 

[Steff]

Well, Steff, you can have a go then we can find out where else in the body this protein being attacked performs a vital function. I'm with Lin - thanks, but no thanks.

I like being in the minority

 

[mikeyB]

Good for you, Steff. We need pioneers with a bit of bottle.