Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis Isra Zaman6 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTCholesterol-lowering statins might protect patients with ulcerative colitis from developing and dying from colorectal cancer. Statin treatment was...
Statins safe in patients with ICH, may prevent another ischemic stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 11:30 AM ISTPeople who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having...
Does statin use render survival benefit in frail patients? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a meta-analysis published in Current Problems in Cardiology have revealed that statin use to lower mortality in frail patients does...
LDL-C reduction after initiation of Statins more pronounced in older people than younger persons Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Aug 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study showed a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels in older persons treated with low- to moderate-intensity statins as compared...
Statin treatment initiation shows age as a substantial independent predictor of LDL-C response Isra Zaman2 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTA study of more than 80,000 persons found that age is a significant independent predictor of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) response to...
High-dose statin therapy reduces MACE risk in stable CAD patients with high cardiac troponin levels Medha Baranwal3 July 2023 11:15 AM ISTJapan: High-dose statin treatment may reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in stable coronary artery disease (CAD) patients...
Statins may reduce risk of severe liver disease among patients with chronic liver diseases Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran12 May 2023 11:15 AM ISTSweden: A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology has found that the use of statins, a commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering...
Moderate-intensity statin and ezetimibe aid compliance in elderly atherosclerotic patients: Analysis of RACING Trial Medha Baranwal25 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTKorea: Combination therapy with a moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe imparts similar cardiovascular (CV) benefits as standard high-dose statin...
Statin use lowers stroke risk among atrial fibrillation patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: Taking statins for many years may protect against stroke than short-term use, a recent study of more than 50,000 patients with atrial...
Daily statins intake tied to major MACE reduction in HIV patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 April 2023 4:00 PM ISTUSA: Planned interim analysis of data from the REPRIEVE study found that those who took pitavastatin calcium, a daily statin, lowered their risk of...
People with muscle pain from statins can safely engage in moderate exercise, study claims Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent study has shown that Statin use does not exacerbate exercise-induced muscle injury in people engaging in moderate-intensity...
Is statin-induced diabetogenic effect related to statin type, dose, and initial glycemic status? Medha Baranwal4 April 2023 10:45 AM ISTSpain: A pooled analysis of 67 studies showed that statin treatment worsened glycemic control (HbA1c) and increased insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in...
