Search results for "Statins"
Statins not associated with memory or cognition decline in elderly
Statins were associated with preserved cognitive ability in some subgroups, and the study may offer reassurance to patients concerned about statins' effects on the brain, study authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/19/4.htm
19 Nov 2019
Statin uptake suboptimal in PAD, industry-funded study finds
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) were less likely to be taking statins than those with cerebrovascular disease or coronary heart disease, despite a high risk for atherosclerotic events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/14/4.htm
14 Jul 2020
Rosuvastatin, atorvastatin compared on effectiveness, safety in industry-funded trial
Analysis of a randomized trial in South Korea found that patients randomized to rosuvastatin developed type 2 diabetes requiring medication at a rate of 7.2%, compared to 5.3% among those given atorvastatin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2023
USPSTF issues recommendations on statins for primary prevention
Among other recommendations, low- to moderate-dose statins should be started in adults 40 to 75 years of age who have no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but have at least 1 risk factor and a 10-year CVD event risk calculated at 10% or more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/1.htm
15 Nov 2016
Use caution with colchicine's many drug interactions
A coauthor of “The Top 100 Drug Interactions” offers advice for improved management of colchicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/use-caution-with-colchicines-many-drug-interactions.htm
1 Sep 2023
Statin warnings on liver enzymes, blood glucose revised
The warning labels on statin medications are being changed, the FDA announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/7.htm
6 Mar 2012
Examination of statin use in relation to guidelines reveals underuse in CKD patients
Differing statin guidelines are fairly concordant on use of the drugs in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/25/5.htm
25 Nov 2014
High-intensity statins often not prescribed after CHD hospitalization, study finds
Patients who are hospitalized for coronary heart disease (CHD) often don't fill prescriptions for high-intensity statins after discharge, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/2.htm
27 Jan 2015
Clarithromycin may cause serious adverse events when taken with certain statins
Clarithromycin may cause serious adverse events when taken with rosuvastatin, pravastatin, or fluvastatin, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/6.htm
13 Jan 2015
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
Study shows benefit of mammography screening in women age 40-49
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/4.htm
5 Oct 2010