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I see that Praluent gained FDA approval. However, unless I'm more confused than I realize, it seems that a poor choice of wording in the FDA's announcement caused CNN to misinterpret what they meant:
FDA: "Praluent is an antibody that targets a specific protein, called PCSK9, which works by reducing the number of receptors on the liver that remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. By blocking PCSK9’s ability to work, more receptors are available to get rid of LDL cholesterol from the blood and, as a result, lower LDL cholesterol levels."
CNN: ' "The drug works by reducing the number of receptors on the liver that remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. By blocking PCSK9's ability to work, more receptors are available to get rid of LDL cholesterol from the blood and, as a result, lower LDL cholesterol levels," said the FDA.'
Seems to me that trying to make one long sentence leads to confusion regarding whether "which" refers to PCSK9 or to Praluent. I think the problem is compounded by using the words "works by", which we'd automatically want to associate with the drug. Gmporr ( talk) 22:06, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
This was removed but no reason was provided. Please be careful not to create a biased article by removing anything that could be considered critical, we do need to present more than just one side. Thanks, petrarchan47 คุ ก 20:06, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
prices have been reduced substantially, now costs about $6,000. Article needs to be updated. Pollira ( talk) 21:25, 24 October 2018 (UTC)
Would it be worthwhile including this reference from NICE? [1] Bibeyjj ( talk) 14:40, 8 February 2021 (UTC)
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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 28 March 2022 and 17 June 2022. Further details are available
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— Assignment last updated by Gonet99 ( talk) 19:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)
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I see that Praluent gained FDA approval. However, unless I'm more confused than I realize, it seems that a poor choice of wording in the FDA's announcement caused CNN to misinterpret what they meant:
FDA: "Praluent is an antibody that targets a specific protein, called PCSK9, which works by reducing the number of receptors on the liver that remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. By blocking PCSK9’s ability to work, more receptors are available to get rid of LDL cholesterol from the blood and, as a result, lower LDL cholesterol levels."
CNN: ' "The drug works by reducing the number of receptors on the liver that remove LDL cholesterol from the blood. By blocking PCSK9's ability to work, more receptors are available to get rid of LDL cholesterol from the blood and, as a result, lower LDL cholesterol levels," said the FDA.'
Seems to me that trying to make one long sentence leads to confusion regarding whether "which" refers to PCSK9 or to Praluent. I think the problem is compounded by using the words "works by", which we'd automatically want to associate with the drug. Gmporr ( talk) 22:06, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
This was removed but no reason was provided. Please be careful not to create a biased article by removing anything that could be considered critical, we do need to present more than just one side. Thanks, petrarchan47 คุ ก 20:06, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
prices have been reduced substantially, now costs about $6,000. Article needs to be updated. Pollira ( talk) 21:25, 24 October 2018 (UTC)
Would it be worthwhile including this reference from NICE? [1] Bibeyjj ( talk) 14:40, 8 February 2021 (UTC)
References
This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 28 March 2022 and 17 June 2022. Further details are available
on the course page. Student editor(s):
Taylorblackburn (
article contribs). Peer reviewers:
Rickstru.
— Assignment last updated by Gonet99 ( talk) 19:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)