Effects of Statins on Relative Risk of Fractures for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Basic and translational studies have found statin treatment may have beneficial effects on bone metabolism; however, whether statins reduce the risk of fractures in older adults is still in debate. Therefore, we aimed to summarize the up-to-date evidence on risk of fracture among older individuals with statin use.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Rui Shi, Zubing Mei, Zhijun Zhang, Zhenjun Zhu Tags: Original Study Source Type: research