Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90
Briefly

In 1973, Prof Endo found the first cholesterol-lowering compound able to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Prof Williams described him as 'a remarkable scientist' and highlighted the transformative impact of statin drugs in preventing cardiovascular events.
Prof Williams expressed disappointment that Prof Endo did not receive a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work, despite the significant positive impact of statins in saving lives globally.
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