Who Should Take Statins
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Who Should Take Statins? The Scientific Debate Continues - TIME
time.com — “A collection of articles in a leading medical journal revisits the controversy over using cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent heart disease in healthy people” View full resource at time.com
Most Recently Shared on June 29, 2010 at 1:48 pm By:
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Studies Reignite Debate Over Statin Drugs for Healthy Patients http://bit.ly/bmbbfw (via @TIME) #health
Should children take statins?
healthcentral.com — “Should children take statins?” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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Dr. Sinatra To Statin or Not To Statin
drsinatra.com — “It seems the more that--™s written on statins, the more confused people get. Well, my position is that statins have their place, but are often inappropriately overprescribed by physicians. For people with established heart disease, statins can be a true blessing and add years to their lives. But the current overprescribing of statins for patients who merely have high cholesterol may actually be raising the incidence of heart failure.” View full resource at drsinatra.com
Most Recently Shared on December 14, 2010 at 7:33 pm By:
Dr. Stephen Sinatra Cardiologist, Nutritionist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
Should you be taking that #statin? If you have high #cholesterol, but are otherwise healthy, prob not. Here's why: http://ow.ly/3p97w #CoQ10
News - Patients With Epilepsy Who Also Take Statins Should Be Prescribed Non-Enzyme-Inducing Medications: Presented at AES
docguide.com — “Patients With Epilepsy Who Also Take Statins Should Be Prescribed Non-Enzyme-Inducing Medications: P” View full resource at docguide.com
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Patients With Epilepsy Who Also Take Statins Should Be Prescribed Non-Enzyme-Inducing Medications http://bit.ly/gQNTU4
Statins: Who Needs Them and What They Should Know? - Courant.com
courant.com — “Join us at noon ET (11 a.m. CT/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, June 16 when we'll be discussing cholesterol-lowering medications, also known as statins.” View full resource at courant.com
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#Statins have been making headlines lately. Who needs them? What should those taking them know? Join our chat @ 12 ET: http://t.co/4O0Uf2P
Take a Statin with Your Burger, Scientists Say
healthcentral.com — “Take a Statin with Your Burger, Scientists Say” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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Take a #Statin With Your Burger: http://bit.ly/ctrSym
Statins in infection
theheart.org — “Results from a new meta-analysis show the pleiotropic effects of statins are useful in the treatment and prevention of different infections, including bacteremia, pneumonia, and sepsis.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Can statins prevent and treat infection? http://bit.ly/23zA9D
Prostate cancer radiation more successful for men who take statins
emaxhealth.com — “Men with high-risk prostate cancer are less likely to have a recurrence when they take statin drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol levels. Researc...” View full resource at emaxhealth.com
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Prostate cancer radiation more successful for men who take statins http://bit.ly/eKgxGn
Pneumonia death rate lower among people who take statins
eurekalert.org — “Taking statins could help prevent people dying from pneumonia, according to a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Pneumonia death rate lower among people who take statins: (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) Taking ... http://bit.ly/fHSOSi
All over 55s should take statins, recommends Professor - Telegraph
telegraph.co.uk — “Everyone over the age of 55 should be prescribed statins to reduce their risk of heart-attack and stroke, a leading doctor has said.” View full resource at telegraph.co.uk
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Leading doctor suggests everyone over the age of 55 should be prescribed statins http://bit.ly/kcS13q
Should You Take A Statin Drug? - Heart Health Nutrition | Dr. Sinatra
blog.drsinatra.com — “Get all of Dr. Sinatra's best advice on heart health, diet & nutrition, exercise, sex, spirituality and emotional well-being in Dr. Sinatra's Heart, Health & Nutrition.” View full resource at blog.drsinatra.com
Most Recently Shared on January 31, 2011 at 2:13 pm By:
Dr. Stephen Sinatra Cardiologist, Nutritionist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
Should You Take A Statin Drug?: If you have a history of cardiovascular problems, like heart attack and stroke, ... http://bit.ly/hqg0Xv
New Insights on Who Should Take Erbitux for Colon Cancer:
health.msn.com — “New Insights on Who Should Take Erbitux for Colon Cancer:” View full resource at health.msn.com
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New Insights on Who Should Take Erbitux for Colon Cancer: http://on-msn.com/czELx4
Statins 101
hearthealthyonline.com — “The use of statins to lower cholesterol and prevent a heart attack.” View full resource at hearthealthyonline.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2010 at 7:50 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
What you should know about statins: who needs them, side effects, and other info. http://bit.ly/bbwJ74
Statins Do Not Reduce Colon Cancer Risk: Study
healthcentral.com — “Statins Do Not Reduce Colon Cancer Risk: Study” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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CholesterolNetwork: Statins Do Not Reduce Colon Cancer Risk: Study http://bit.ly/9mezBM Full http://bit.ly/98biO8
Pneumonia Death Rate Lower Among People Who Take Statins - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “LONDON, 5 April 2011-LSHTM study finds evidence for protective effect of cholesterol-lowering medication Taking statins could help prevent people dying from pne” View full resource at drugs.com
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Pneumonia Death Rate Lower Among People Who Take Statins: LONDON, 5 April 2011-LSHTM study finds evidence ... http://bit.ly/gYSEbc #drug
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