DRB1*11:01 was associated with an increased risk of anti-HMGCR myopathy. This study, therefore, suggests a mechanistic link between statin exposure, increased HMGCR expression and the potential ...

Statins are the most widely prescribed, cholesterol-lowering drugs in the world. Despite the expiration of their patents, revenue for statins is expected to rise, with total sales on track to reach an ...

A period of intense debate about statins, covered widely in the mainstream media, was followed by a substantial rise in the proportion of people in the UK stopping taking the drug, according to a new ...

Statins are the most commonly prescribed class of drug worldwide and therapy is highly effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and cardiovascular events. However, there is ...

Statins are cost effective and improve health outcomes for the over-70s with or without previous cardiovascular disease, a large UK modelling study has concluded. The findings support their routine ...

There is a relationship between a person having high cholesterol levels and going on to develop dementia. People with high cholesterol levels also often have other health conditions like high blood ...

Muscular tension, weakness, and cramping are common side effects of statins. These may also lead to muscular and overall fatigue. Having a healthcare professional adjust the dosage or switch ...

Statins are a class of prescription drugs used to lower LDL cholesterol. Weight gain is not a reported side effect, but some people may gain weight on statins due to dietary changes and other ...

Statins are a type of medication that can help lower a person’s “bad” cholesterol, helping reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. Statins are generally recommended for adults between ...

Use of statins was cost-effective with the cost per QALY gained below £3,502 for standard therapy and below £11,778 for higher intensity therapy, which is well under the current threshold for ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

Cholesterol is often seen as the enemy when it comes to your risks of heart disease and stroke. But why is it considered to be so bad for us, and how effective are the products that claim to be ...