Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over 6-year period.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Lipophilic Statins May Cut Liver Cancer in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Inverse link is dose-dependent; lowest 10-year HCC risk seen with 600 or more lipophilic statin cDDDs.
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use.
Onset of Musculoskeletal Adverse Events Varies Between Statins
Significantly faster onset with atorvastatin, rosuvastatin vs simvastatin during monotherapy.
African American Adults Less Likely to Be Treated With Statins
Racial differences persist in statin use among adults, specifically African American adults, who are less likely to be treated with any statin or guideline-recommended statin intensity compared with white adults.
Women Less Likely to Fill Post-MI Statin Prescription
Fifty-six percent of men, 47% of women filled high-intensity statin after myocardial infarction
Statins associated with increased risk of diabetes in high-risk individuals
Statins are associated with an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, especially for high-risk individuals.
Statin use decreases the risk of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus
Compared with nonusers, current statin users experienced markedly decreased risk of CA-SAB.
Ending statin therapy after initial stroke increases risk of recurrence
Stopping statin therapy 3 to 6 months after an initial ischemic stroke may increase risk of a recurrent stroke.
Statins vs usual care for primary cardiovascular prevention in older adults
The ALLHAT-LLT trial showed that statin therapy for primary cardiovascular prevention may not benefit adults older than 65 years of age.
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