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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
Statin Risks Outweighed by Statin Benefits
webmd.com — “Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have side effects that can be severe. But the drugs' benefit of preventing heart disease -- with regular doctor checkups, diet, and exercise -- far outweighs their risks.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on March 2, 2012 at 12:55 am By:
Richard G. Lanzara Health Professional
Statin Risks Outweighed by Statin Benefits http://t.co/DoJRVE6V #health #medicine #healthcare
'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
STATINS Managing Drug Interactions
nyrdtc.nhs.uk — “STATINS Managing Drug Interactions” View full resource at nyrdtc.nhs.uk
Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm By:
Statins: RDTC factsheets on managing adverse reactions http://t.co/kXUuaQXz and interactions http://t.co/qaMjZwps
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
A safer Statin drug…
drjohnm.org — “‘Good,’ I say. Let’s spread the word that pills do not hold the answer to preventing heart disease. And while we are shouting, let’s add this one: There’s no such thing as a free lunch! Medicines come with more than” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2012 at 10:40 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Some day I'll have to get off the statin issue...For now though, the pills-don't-equal-health concept draws me in. http://t.co/CNmaTVsJ
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 Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Are you taking statins to control high cholesterol? Know all the facts. http://bit.ly/d0glr3
Statin drug linked to lower pneumonia risk
health.yahoo.net — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who use cholesterol-lowering statins may have a slightly lower risk of developing pneumonia than non-users do, a study out Monday concludes.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 6:40 pm By:
Statin drug linked to lower pneumonia risk http://t.co/TB2osorj
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