Lists of Statin Drugs
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FDA Approves Livalo, a New Statin
webmd.com — “The fda has approved livalo (generic name: pitavastatin), a new cholesterol-lowering statin drug. livalo already is sold in japan, korea, and thailand.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on August 3, 2009 at 10:16 pm By:
webMD: Livalo, a New Statin, Gets FDA Nod http://tinyurl.com/lzkkyz Full http://tinyurl.com/n847dm
Adherence to statins
theheart.org — “Increasing adherence to 75% would prevent twice as many deaths when compared with giving the drugs to a wider range of patients, according to investigators.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2010 at 12:09 am By:
Improving adherence better than lower thresholds for maximizing statin benefits http://bit.ly/7pQl0k #heartwire
Women and statins
theheart.org — “UPDATED // While some question whether the evidence is strong enough, particularly given the lower absolute risk in women compared with men, most experts believe that the lipid-lowering medications have undeniable value in women.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2010 at 9:43 pm By:
Time magazine questions statin risks and benefits in women, but experts say drugs safe and effective: While ... http://bit.ly/ba2f0T #ACC10
Women and statins
theheart.org — “While some question whether the evidence is strong enough, particularly given the lower absolute risk in women compared with men, most experts believe that the lipid-lowering medications have undeniable value in women.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2010 at 11:33 pm By:
Tammi Jacobs Health Professional
Time magazine questions statin risks and benefits in women, but experts say ... http://bit.ly/9KNPyH
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on October 25, 2010 at 9:29 pm By:
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds http://ow.ly/19D9wu
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on October 25, 2010 at 9:00 pm By:
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds http://dlvr.it/7XDn8
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on October 25, 2010 at 10:30 pm By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
Study: 'Natural' statins vary in quality (Archives of Internal Medicine) http://reut.rs/bt2W2O - #health
The Hidden Origins of Statin Drugs
newswithviews.com — “Shane Ellison -- The Hidden Origin of Statin Drugs” View full resource at newswithviews.com
Most Recently Shared on December 16, 2009 at 4:35 am By:
Dr. Reitkop, N.D. CAM and Naturopathic Doctor
The truth on statin drugs. Why U might want 2 consider an alternative 4 high cholesterol. http://www.newswithviews.com/Ellison/shane16.htm
Statins for Cholesterol Information by eMedicineHealth.com
emedicinehealth.com — “Information about statins for cholesterol including side effects (like muscle pain), list of statin drugs available, drug interactions (grapefruit juice), and more.” View full resource at emedicinehealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2010 at 3:12 am By:
Arthur M. Healthy Eating Advisor
Statins and Cholesterol http://ff.im/-icpCK
Statin Drugs May Reduce Flu Deaths
webmd.com — “In a study of people hospitalized with seasonal flu, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs were about 50% less likely to die than those who weren't taking the drugs.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on October 29, 2009 at 11:05 pm By:
Statin Drugs May Reduce Flu Deaths: In a study of people hospitalized with seasonal flu, those who were taking .. http://bit.ly/1s4cnp
Statin drugs lower costs and complications of aortic surgery
theheart.org — “There are significant cost savings with statin therapy before abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and the complication rate is less than half that of patients who do not receive preop statins.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on October 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm By:
heartwire: Statin drugs lower costs and complications of aortic surgery http://bit.ly/3SYV1R
Statin Guide
hearthealthyonline.com — “The cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may not be perfect, but they are saving lives.” View full resource at hearthealthyonline.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:05 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Are you taking statins to control high cholesterol? Know all the facts. http://bit.ly/d0glr3
The Truth About Statin Drugs Revealed
blogs.mercola.com — “Participate in open discussions about natural health articles and health information on Dr. Mercola--™s health blog.” View full resource at blogs.mercola.com
Most Recently Shared on June 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm By:
Redmond Chiropractic Chiropractor, Doctor, and CAM
The Truth About Statin Drugs Revealed http://bit.ly/biLoQx
statin drugs are overrated, especially for women
jonnybowdenblog.com — “For women, lowering cholesterol has little relevance to saving lives” View full resource at jonnybowdenblog.com
Most Recently Shared on July 30, 2011 at 8:33 pm By:
jonny bowden Health Professional
Should you take a statin drug? http://ow.ly/5Rfez
Statins Update - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Statins Update” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2010 at 9:36 pm By:
Statins Update: The true benefits of this cholesterol-lowering drug and who really needs it. Healt... http://bit.ly/9N7XHq
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