Statins

Statins could lower atrial fibrillation risk in seniors with hypertension, research suggests

McKnight's Staff May 14, 2012

Cholesterol lowering medications known as statins might help prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation in elderly adults with hypertension, a new study reports.

When Statins Are Not Enough: Residual Risk, Hyper TG Dyslipidemias, FH & LDL Apheresis

March 16, 2012

The goal of this case-based interview, which is part of a webcast series presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is to inform clinicians about the multiple options that are available for patients after use of the statins has failed to produce the desired effect.

Statins linked to diabetes risk in women, study finds

January 11, 2012

In a rare blow to positive news surrounding statins, a new study reveals the heart drugs are associated with a higher risk of diabetes in older women.

Statins protect against influenza mortality, study shows

December 23, 2011

In what has become the latest positive news about statins, researchers have found they appear to reduce the risk of death in patients hospitalized with the flu.

Researchers 'stunned' to find approved cholesterol drug has negligible effect

May 31, 2011

The National Institutes of Health announced it is ending its study of the cholesterol drug Niaspan 18 months early. Tracking results showed the medication had almost no chance of being beneficial to patients, researchers found.

CDC: Prescription drug use up among all age groups, nine in 10 seniors on meds

September 07, 2010

Nearly 90% of older adults reported taking at least one prescription drug in the past month, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which noted that prescription drug use overall is on the rise.

Study uncovers link between elderly falls, and high blood pressure, altered blood flow in brain

May 19, 2010

There may be a connection between high blood pressure and hardened arteries, and an increased risk of falls among seniors, according to a new study.

Statins help prevent influenza deaths, research suggests

November 05, 2009

People hit hard by seasonal flu strains have a higher likelihood of survival if they're already taking statins for managing cholesterol, according to a new report.