Films for the Humanities and Sciences - The Cure: Heart Disease and Anti-cholesterol Drugs

The Cure: Heart Disease and Anti-cholesterol Drugs

Drugs that can cure cardiovascular disease, rather than simply slowing cholesterol buildup, are currently in development. This program examines the history of anti-cholesterol drug production, as well as current biochemical research that might lead to the eradication of heart attacks and strokes. Describing scientific studies of isolated populations—most notably the inhabitants of Limone, Italy, where a genetic mutation has produced a natural cure for arterial plaque accumulation—the video also investigates the extraordinary level of competition that exists among pharmaceutical companies racing to create lifesaving chemical compounds. (55 minutes)

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Item#: BVL34698
Copyright date: ©2005
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-2531-6
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-2532-3


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