Atorvastatin vs Aspirin in People With HIV Atorvastatin vs Aspirin in People With HIV
Which of these two drugs are better at reducing HIV-associated inflammation, and in turn, the risk for cardiovascular disease?AIDS (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Atorvastatin Reduces Anthracycline-Associated Cardiotoxicity Atorvastatin Reduces Anthracycline-Associated Cardiotoxicity
Study findings are encouraging, but the population was not diverse, and only one dose of atorvastatin was examined.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Atorvastatin Cut Anthracycline Cardiac Dysfunction Atorvastatin Cut Anthracycline Cardiac Dysfunction
A daily 40-mg dose of atorvastatin for 12 months significantly cut incident cardiac dysfunction in patients with lymphoma receiving anthracycline treatment.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Atorvastatin Tied to Cardioprotection for Lymphoma Patients on Anthracyclines
(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- Patients with lymphoma on anthracycline-based chemotherapy who took atorvastatin (Lipitor) for a year were less likely to experience cardiac dysfunction, according to the STOP-CA trial.
The trial's primary endpoint... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 4, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Glaring Link Between Statins And Alzheimer ’ s
Shocking new research suggests that Big Pharma’s drive to hook you on statin drugs could be a major culprit behind the explosion of Alzheimer’s cases across America and Europe.
I’m not surprised.
The medical establishment has been waging war against cholesterol for decades. Millions of people have been frightened into believing that high cholesterol levels equal heart disease – unless they follow doctors’ orders and pop statins every day.
Big Pharma has made billions from its cholesterol-busting stain industry. You may even have been bullied into taking mass-market statin drugs like Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor yo...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Brain Health Heart Health Source Type: news
Atorvastatin Improves Cisplatin Sensitivity in Breast Cancer Cells Atorvastatin Improves Cisplatin Sensitivity in Breast Cancer Cells
The findings suggest targeting cholesterol metabolism as adjuvant therapy for platinum-based chemotherapy in breast cancer. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Real-World Data Links Rosuvastatin to Adverse Effects on Kidneys
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 -- Rosuvastatin is associated with increased risks for hematuria, proteinuria, and kidney failure with replacement therapy (KFRT) compared with atorvastatin use, according to a study published online July 19 in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Jamp recalls lot of Atorvastatin 40 mg tablets over possible latex contamination
A Health Canada advisory on Saturday said a piece of latex was found in lot MHC1403A of Atorvastatin, which is used to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart attacks. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - August 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Experiencing pain in three areas of the body? Speak to your doctor
THE NHS says there are five types of statin available on prescription in the UK. They include atorvastatin, fluvastatin pravastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin. According to the Mayo Clinic, you check in with your doctor if you experience pain in three areas of the body while on statins. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins: Side effects of atorvastatin may include nosebleeds - other symptoms
STATINS are an effective group of medicines used to combat high cholesterol. Like other medicines they can cause side effects, some more dramatic than others. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Best Statins to Lower Non-HDL Cholesterol in Diabetes? The Best Statins to Lower Non-HDL Cholesterol in Diabetes?
Rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and atorvastatin were most effective in reducing levels of non-high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol in people with diabetes in a network meta-analysis of 42 clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 13, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Statins: Atorvastatin linked to ‘higher incidence’ of adverse side effects in the eyes
STATINS have come to play a key role in the battle on cardiovascular disease, but their side effects have prompted worldwide debates over whether the risks outweigh the benefits. According to one body of research, Atorvastatin could be linked to a "higher incidence" of adverse side effects in the eyes. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Three signs on the skin that could require 'medical attention'
STATINS, such as atorvastatin, are key in reducing life-threatening cholesterol levels for people who are now at heightened risk of a heart attack or stroke. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Should you take statins in the morning or evening? 'Switching' timing reduces cholesterol
STATINS are an effective countermeasure against high cholesterol levels but it matters when you take certain types of statin. According to a study published in the Benha Medical Journal, "switching" up when you take atorvastatin - a common type of statin - can greatly reduce cholesterol build-up. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Interstitial lung disease among 'serious side effects' - the signs
STATINS are a group of medicines that can lower "bad cholesterol" in the blood. Like all medications, statins can also cause side effects in some cases. One of the more "serious side effects" of atorvastatin includes interstitial lung disease. Here's how to spot it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
