article_snippet: Scientists from the University of Glasgow said Scientists from the University of Glasgow findings herald a ‘significant benefit’ for the near-one million Britons affected by the condition.
article_snippet: Figures show 15 per cent of patients with the condition die in hospital – twice the European average – partly because of late diagnosis and treatment that fails to adequately control symptoms.
article_snippet: Under current guidance, the threshold is even lower.
article_snippet: Side effects remain a question, though, especially on thinking, confusion and memory - problems the FDA has already voiced concern about and asked the companies to track.
article_snippet: Overall, 200 patients with heart disease would need to be treated over 5 years to prevent one hospital admission.