TAG: statin
Statins Deemed Beneficial Regardless of GenderMay 15, 2012 In appropriately selected men and women, statin therapy appears to be associated with significant decreases in cardiovascular events regardless of gender, according to a large meta-analysis. When compared with control groups, both genders experienced statistically significant benefits in primary and …
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Can Statins Reduce Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk?April 3, 2012 Statin use appears to be associated with a lower risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in women without a history of hypertension, according to a small analysis from researchers in Boston. When compared with those who did not take statins, …
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Making the Case for StatinsJanuary 10, 2011 According to national guidelines, patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) should be put on lipid-lowering therapies such as statins during hospitalization. They should continue this treatment even after they are discharged, along with plans for proper diet …
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Should Fast-Food Chains Serve Statins?August 16, 2010
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