Hydration sensor could improve dialysis … Regional disparities found in filling high-intensity statin prescriptions … CDC updates measles control recommendations for healthcare settings
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
Statins under-prescribed for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … New app may help patients avoid drugs linked to dementia … Osteoarthritis may raise death risk in heart disease … One anticoagulant...
For many with dementia, statins truly are a lifesaver
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2019
Statin users with dementia have a 22% lower risk of death when compared to non-users, according to new research.
Good news for statins
Nov 16, 2016
Those over age 40 should be screened to see if they need to be on a statin, a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Sunday.
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Mar 24, 2015
OMB begins review of Medicaid managed care … Medicaid expansion has led to surge in diabetes diagnosis…Statins can stop for terminal patients, researchers advise
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Feb 20, 2015
Florida, at long last, plans to add nursing home beds … Lucentis, Eyelea and Avastin mostly equivalent in treating diabetic macular edema … Statins may not create Parkinson’s risk reduction
Discontinuing statins extends and improves life for terminally ill, study suggests
By
John Hall
Jun 03, 2014
Discontinuing cholesterol-busting drugs called statins would save money and potentially extend the lives of terminally ill patients, new research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests.
Statins may help patients with lung disease, study discovers
Mar 25, 2014
Statins, which are typically prescribed to lower cholesterol, alleviated chronic coughing in patients with lung disease, according to a study from the University of Edinburgh.
Long-term statin use reduces dementia risk by 30%, researchers discover
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 02, 2013
Statins, which are commonly used to treat high cholesterol, do not cause cognition problems in the short term and may offer significant protection against dementia in the long term. This is according to...
New cholesterol drugs on the horizon, researchers say
Nov 07, 2012
Pharmaceutical companies are in a race to debut strong cholesterol-reducing drugs specifically targeted to those who don’t respond to traditional medications, cardiologists and researchers said this...