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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:40 am
A twice-yearly injection may soon change how high blood pressure is treated. In a global trial, patients receiving the experimental drug zilebesiran alongside standard therapy saw greater blood pressure reductions than those on standard treatment alone. The drug works by blocking a key liver protein, helping blood vessels relax. Researchers say this long-lasting approach could make it much easier for patients to keep their condition under control.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 022035.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 022035.htm