Statin Drugs Reduce Mortality Risk by 33% in Arthritis Patients
Reduction in mortality rate was observed in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis patients who took statin drugs.
Reduction in mortality rate was observed in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis patients who took statin drugs.
‘Older adults who had a concussion are at lower risk of developing dementia later in life when given statins.’
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The analysis compared 7,058 patients who received a statin prescription in the 90 days after a concussion with 21,757 who didn't. Read More..
After an average follow-up of four years, 4,727 patients developed dementia (1 in 6).
The risk of dementia in older adults after concussion was substantial, and statin use was associated with modestly reduced risk compared to patients who didn't receive a statin.
Statin Use Prior Cardiac Arrest Improves Survival Rate
Study shows that statin users are likely to survive longer after a cardiac arrest compares to non-users.
Study shows that statin users are likely to survive longer after a cardiac arrest compares to non-users.
The authors of the study were Donald A. Redelmeier, M.D., M.S.H.S.R., University of Toronto, and coauthors.
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Statin Use in Diabetic Patients Has Decreased Despite Cardioprotective Benefits
New research study focuses on the use of statin therapy in people which tends to improve cardiology practices and patient outcomes.
New research study focuses on the use of statin therapy in people which tends to improve cardiology practices and patient outcomes.
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Statin Medication Lowers Risk of Future Heart Attack And Stroke
Prescribing statin medications to patients following a heart attack or stroke can lower the risk of future heart attack, stroke, revascularization or death.
Prescribing statin medications to patients following a heart attack or stroke can lower the risk of future heart attack, stroke, revascularization or death.
