Tag: Statins
Impact of Statins on Aggression Varies by Sex
Statins generally decrease aggression in men, increase aggression in postmenopausal women
Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes
Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Statins Found to Improve Outcomes After CABG
Patients taking a statin had lower mortality risk in weeks after the surgery, researchers say
Statins, Fibrates Linked to 30% Lower Stroke Risk in Elderly
But no association between statins and lower risk of coronary heart disease in this group
Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin
But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
Statins Don’t Reduce Psoriasis Risk
Findings among patients with high, long-term adherence to statins
Statins Linked to Improved Survival in Lung Cancer
But more research needed
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
