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New Research Links Cholesterol to Age-Related Blindness

6/26/2025

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have uncovered a link between cholesterol metabolism and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness in older adults. By boosting apolipoprotein M (ApoM) levels, they may enhance cholesterol processing and slow AMD's progression, paving the way for innovative treatment options.

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have uncovered a link between cholesterol metabolism and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness in older adults. By boosting apolipoprotein M (ApoM) levels, they may enhance cholesterol processing and slow AMD's progression, paving the way for innovative treatment options.