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Zodasiran for cholesterol and triglyceride lowering in patients with hyperlipidemia: final report of phase 1 basket trial - Nature Medicine

Zodasiran Posts Early Trial Gains in Triglycerides and LDL-Linked Risk Markers

A phase 1 trial in Nature Medicine reports that zodasiran, an ANGPTL3-targeting small interfering RNA, lowered triglycerides and sharply reduced circulating ANGPTL3 across multiple dyslipidemia groups without serious and

Key Takeaways

Phase 1 data showed no serious treatment-related adverse events.
All study cohorts reported major ANGPTL3 and triglyceride reductions by week 16.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via nature.com

Bad Gut Bacteria Linked to Early Death in Heart Failure Patients

University of Leicester research finds poor gut health raises the risk of premature death and rehospitalization by nearly 10% in heart failure patients.

Key Takeaways

Poor gut health raises death/hospitalization risk by ~10% in heart failure patients
8% higher risk of death or readmission in first year post-hospital admission

DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via medicalxpress.com

Your Oral Microbiome May Hold Keys to Systemic Disease

Emerging research reveals that the hundreds of bacterial species colonizing your mouth may influence conditions far beyond dental health, from cardiovascular disease to cancer.

Key Takeaways

Over 700 bacterial species inhabit the human mouth, with links to cardiovascular disease and cancer
Oral bacteria have been found in atherosclerotic plaques and colorectal tumors

DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com