A new study has found that statins have beneficial effects on patients with systolic heart failure, but those with diastolic heart failure experienced the opposite effect, including increased dyspnea, fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance.
Giving Statins to Kids Provokes Debate
Posted by mamie 120 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help young hearts, but long-term use raises concerns
Slow blood flow 'hampers statins'
Posted by donny_blitz 132 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Slow blood flow in areas of the body's arteries may reduce the protective effect of statins, research suggests.
Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
Posted by mittan 139 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Muscle Disorders, Statins
Statins Might Stave off Alzheimer's
Posted by mittan 140 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
In animal study, drug blocks cell death characteristic of the disease Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alzheimer's Disease, Statins
Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
Posted by mamie 145 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Data shows reduction in heart attacks, strokes among those without established heart disease
Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Posted by mittan 157 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says. Source: HealthDay
A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
Posted by mittan 160 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks. Source: HealthDay
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