Statins safe for preventing cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(Wiley) Results from a large clinical trial indicate that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to experience the same level of cardiovascular benefits from statins as other individuals, without additional risks. The findings appear in Arthritis& Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
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