Unexplained fall in cholesterol could be sign of colorectal cancer Decreases in blood cholesterol that cannot be explained could be an indicator of undiagnosed colorectal cancer, according to research published in PLOS Medicine.…
Study seeks to clarify true incidence of statin intolerance Around 40% of patients experienced intolerable muscle symptoms during atorvastatin treatment, but not with placebo.…
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with statins: assessing the evidence base behind clinical guidance Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs are increasingly being used for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.…
Statins improve outcomes of heart surgery Use of atorvastatin and simvastatin is associated with improved post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.…
The Pharmaceutical Journal’s top 5 comment pieces of 2015 Junk food tax, statins prescribing and opioid painkiller addiction were among the most read topics in the opinion section in 2015.…
Negative media coverage about statins may lead patients to stop therapy early Negative press coverage about statins has been linked to patients deciding to stop taking their statin therapy too early, researchers warn.…
Anti-cholesterol vaccine shows promise A vaccine that targets PCSK9 could be a cost effective approach to lowering cholesterol.…
UK launch for cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitor An injectable treatment has been launched for people who struggle to control their cholesterol levels through established diet and drug regimes, including patients with the genetic lipid disorder familial hypercholesterolaemia.…
Scientists get closer to finding out why statins cause muscle pain Chemical conversion of statins could disrupt muscle mitochondria function, leading to pain and weakness.…
Metformin plays a role in lowering blood cholesterol Metformin, one of the most widely used medications for type 2 diabetes, has a positive effect on LDL cholesterol as well as blood glucose, according to research published in Diabetes Care.…
