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Patients who take statins before and after coronary artery bypass grafting have fewer complications and a reduced mortality risk during and soon after the operation

Statins May Aid CABG Recovery

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Review of statin use indicates reduced risk of death or complications
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM

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ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
A new discovery about the way obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease also suggests that taking statins might reduce that risk. The findings were published in the Jan. 6 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Statins May Reduce CVD Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea

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But more study is needed, researchers say
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that current evidence is insufficient for determining the balance of benefits and harms of lipid disorder screening in children

Two Draft Statements From USPSTF Open for Comment

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Insufficient evidence for lipid screening in children; recommendation for statins varies with age, risk
Statin treatment is associated with reduced risk of incident cataract development

Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts

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Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Nearly half of American adults who should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs don't

CDC: Too Few Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

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Only half who should are using medications to help prevent cardiovascular disease
Rosuvastatin appears to be more effective than atorvastatin for regression of coronary atherosclerotic plaques

Meta-Analysis: Rosuvastatin May Be Superior for Plaque Regression

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Rosuvastatin more effective than atorvastatin for reversion of coronary atherosclerotic plaques
Two new studies raise the possibility that statins may blunt the effectiveness of flu vaccines in seniors. The research is published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins

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Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors
Discontinuing statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation

ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins

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Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
Inclusion of the coronary artery calcium score improves coronary heart disease risk prediction

Coronary Artery Calcium Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction

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And, absence of CAC reclassifies about half of patients as being not eligible for statins