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Objective: The study compared low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction obtained after switching patients on a statin therapy to rosuvastatin or simvastatin in real-world clinical practice ...
I recently posted a case about a 58-year old woman with multiple medical problems including obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dyslipidemia. With a total cholesterol of 170 mg/dL ...
Contrary to expectations, a new study in almost half a million patients looking at differential effects of various statins on Alzheimer's disease risk has not shown a benefit for fungus-derived or ...
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Simvastatin vs. atorvastatin: Which is better at lowering cholesterol?
Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways Atorvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by 50% or more when taken in high doses.Simvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 50% when taken in ...
For adults over 40 with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests moderate-potency statins along with lifestyle changes to manage risk factors and lower your chances of developing ...
Statins, which are used in treating heart disease, are among the most widely prescribed medications in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with a very high risk of heart disease. So the thinking has been ...
Share on Pinterest New research finds a link between the gut microbiome composition and people’s response to statin therapy. BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images Researchers investigated the effects of gut ...
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