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Adding Darapladib To Statins To Treat Coronary Heart Disease

09 May 2008

Despite widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, a significant number of cardiac patients continue to suffer heart attacks and stroke. Researchers theorize that high levels of an enzyme found in coronary plaques may be...
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Misinformation Linking Natural Fats To Obesity And Heart Disease Exposed By Author In New Book

07 May 2008

As heart disease and obesity continue to plague the US, many people believe that the recent proliferation of high-fat diets is the major culprit. As a consequence, many people aim to significantly reduce the amount of...
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Merck Receives Not Approvable Letter From FDA For MK-0524A (ER Niacin/laropiprant)

30 April 2008

Merck & Co., Inc. received a Not Approvable action letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) for MK-0524A (ER niacin/laropiprant) for the treatment of primary...
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Statins News Articles Archive - Page 1

28 April 2008

Tredaptive Recommended For EU Approval For The Treatment Of Mixed Dyslipidaemia And Primary Hypercholesterolaemia

25 April 2008

Metabolic Genes Tied To Inflammatory Predictor Of Heart Disease And Stroke Risk

16 April 2008

Lower Blood Pressure Linked To Statins

15 April 2008

Largest Ever Study Of Genetics Of Common Disease Just Got Bigger

Blood Pressure Lowered By Statins

Progression Of Prostate Cancer May Be Halted By Anti-Inflammatory And Statin Used In Tandem

10 April 2008

Lovastatin Shown To Slow Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease

21 March 2008

Cholesterol-Associated Gene Variants Can Predict Cardiovascular Events

11 March 2008

Research Into Cardiovascular Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Highlighted By Mayo Clinic Proceedings

05 March 2008

Underutilization Of Statins, Aspirin And Beta-Blockers In Women

Despite No Gender Difference In Adverse Drug Reactions, Women Are Treated Less Frequently Than Men With Statins, Aspirin And Beta- Blockers

29 February 2008

Statins And Tendon Complications Linked

26 February 2008

Insights Into Drug Toxicity Revealed By New Chemical Tool Kit That Manipulates Mitochondria

20 February 2008

Statins Could Benefit Irregular Heartbeat

19 February 2008

Focus On Atrial Fibrillation In The Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology

15 February 2008

Statins And Memory Loss In Women

10 February 2008

News From The Journal Of Lipid Research

08 February 2008

Making Statins Even Better

03 February 2008

Blood Vessels Struggle To Relax In Diabetics

31 January 2008

Phosphagenics Reports Superior Pre Clinical Cholesterol Results From APA 01 And Atorvastatin Combination

30 January 2008

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Scrutiny Over Benefit Of Using Statins

20 January 2008

Beyond The Abstract - Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs And Prostate Cancer Risk: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

18 January 2008

Study Prompts Patients To Question Whether They Should Continue Use Of Vytorin

17 January 2008

13 Million Dollar Federal Grant For Research Into Vascular Disease Awarded To Weill Cornell

Cholesterol Lowering Drugs May Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

16 January 2008

Vytorin Results Disappointing, Experts Say Don't Panic

Cleveland Clinic To Lead First Head-to-Head Comparison Of The Two Most Potent Statins

14 January 2008

Statins Should Be Prescribed To Most People With Diabetes, UK

10 January 2008

Statin Therapy Should Be Considered For Most Diabetes Patients

09 January 2008

News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute

18 December 2007

FDA Advisory Committees Oppose OTC Status For Statins

17 December 2007

FDA Panel Rejects Merck Statin Mevacor For OTC Status

14 December 2007

Mevacor Cannot Become Over-the-counter Medicine, FDA Advisory Panel Recommends

28 November 2007

Scientists Identify Gene Responsible For Statin-induced Muscle Pain

NICE Publishes Guidance On EZETROL (Ezetimibe) For The Treatment Of Adults With Primary Hypercholesterolemia, UK

09 November 2007

Study Focuses On The Side Effects Of Statins

08 November 2007

Cholesterol Drug Linked To Sleep Problems

Lipitor Provides Greater Benefit Compared To Simvastatin In Patients With A History Of Heart Attacks Who Have Had Subsequent Cardiovascular Events

07 November 2007

Relationship Between Statins And Cognitive Decline More Complex Than Thought

06 November 2007

Study Of Relationship Between Statins And Cognitive Decline

First Multi-National Outcomes Study To Examine The Effect Of Adding A Statin To Optimised Treatment For Patients With Advanced Heart Failure

31 October 2007

More Young Adults Take Anticholesterol, Hypertension Medications, Report Finds

30 October 2007

Study Suggests Statins May Make Radiation More Effective At Curing Prostate Cancer

12 October 2007

Statins Reduce Loss Of Function, Keeping Old Lungs Young-Even In Smokers

30 September 2007

Updated Guidelines Help Patients Reduce Risk Of Cardiac Event Before Surgery

29 September 2007

Over The Counter Statin Treatment Could Help Stem The Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic

21 September 2007

Cardiovascular Research Explains Link Between Cholesterol And Heart Disease

Research To Shed New Light On How Statins Benefit Heart Patients

20 September 2007

Drugs That Lower Cholesterol Also Beneficial For Eye Disease

19 September 2007

How A Statin Drug Reduces Cholesterol And Fat In Blood Vessels

18 September 2007

How Atorvastatin Reduces Cholesterol And Fats In Blood Vessels

13 September 2007

U.S. Adults Spent More On Lipitor In 2004 Than Any Other Drug

07 September 2007

06 September 2007

Patients Switched Away From Established Statin Therapy Experienced A Significant Increase In Relative Risk Of Cardiovascular Events, UK

03 September 2007

Increased Risk Of Death In Patients Who Stop Using Statins After Stroke

30 August 2007

Physicians Often Ignore, Dismiss Patient Complaints About Possible Side Effects Of Statins, Survey Finds

First Direct Evidence That Statins May Protect Brain From Alzheimer's

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