Topic: Torcetrapib

Experimental Drug Raises Good Cholesterol Levels in Early Trial

Health.com - 448 days ago
"There are a lot of people in the prevention/lipid field that are simultaneously excited and leery," said Dr. Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.. Added Dr. ...

Merck's New Drug May Be A Game Changer

Forbes - 449 days ago
The Merck compound is in the same class of drugs as a Pfizer drug called torcetrapib that was hailed a few years ago as the next big heart drug. Reassuringly, the Merck drug showed no signs of raising blood pressure, altering electrolytes, ...

Experimental Drug Raises Good Cholesterol Levels in Early Trial

Health.com - 449 days ago
"There are a lot of people in the prevention/lipid field that are simultaneously excited and leery," said Dr. Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.. Added Dr. ...