Another Failed HDL Therapy Trial

Despite robust epidemiological evidence suggesting that HDL has a strong protective effect against cardiovascular disease, there has been no good evidence showing that HDL-based therapies are beneficial. Large trials of drugs that raise HDL levels, including niacin and CETP-inhibitors, have failed to demonstrate improvements in outcome. Some observers gleaned hope from several small studies of drugs that mimic HDL activity but these studies have been too small to offer convincing evidence. Now a new study-- the largest to ever study an HDL mimetic-- has failed to find even a glimmer of benefit.

Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 30, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Larry Husten Source Type: news