Although previous evidence from observational studies suggests that statins can reduce the risk of recurrent venous thrombosis, no clinical trials have been performed until now.
Whether statins are an effective option for primary prevention remains unclear. In a new study, a researcher specifically explored the impact of statin use among older adults with moderate hyperlipidemia...
In a recent study, researchers sought to compare the utility of guidelines on statin use for the prevention of ASCVD released by the ACC/AHA, NICE, CCS, USPSTF, and ESC/EAS, and estimate the effectiveness...
Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus and/or chronic hepatitis C virus may receive statins for metabolic or cardiovascular disease. However, it is unknown whether the risk for acute liver injury is...
Previous research has indicated that the use of statins could be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but their effects on risk among patients already at elevated diabetes risk is unknown....
In an analysis of 20 years of data, researchers assessed the benefits of statin use on cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality risk among men with various levels of LDL-C.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of geographic location and race on statin prescribing trends following hospitalization for ischemic stroke.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the relationship between continued statin therapy and clinical outcomes in patients with perceived adverse reactions.
Cancer and cardiovascular disease have similar risk factors, and some evidence indicates that statins may help reduce cancer mortality. Therefore, researchers sought to determine whether statin eligibility...
