Well: 3 Things to Know About Niacin and Heart Health
New studies are adding to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of niacin, a popular drug for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By HARLAN M. KRUMHOLZ, M.D. Tags: Niacin National Institutes of Health Heart Cholesterol Body Stroke Krumholz, Harlan M medicine and health New England Journal of Medicine Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) Featured Source Type: news
Well: 3 Things to Know About Niacin and Heart Health
New studies are adding to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of niacin, a popular drug for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - July 17, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By HARLAN M. KRUMHOLZ, M.D. Tags: Niacin National Institutes of Health Heart Cholesterol Body Stroke Krumholz, Harlan M medicine and health New England Journal of Medicine Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) Featured Source Type: news
Featured in NEJM Journal Watch: Again, Niacin Proves Ineffective in Statin-Treated Patients with Vascular Disease (FREE)
By the NEJM Journal Watch Editors
Niacin, when added to a statin, is associated with serious … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 17, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Niacin Doesn't Reduce Heart Problems, May Create Some, Research Finds
Talk with your doctor about whether or not you should keep taking it, expert advises
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: B Vitamins, Heart Attack, Medicines (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Evidence Fuels Concerns About The Safety Of Niacin
The string of failures-- for HDL therapies in general and for niacin in particular-- continues unabated. The publication of the main results of the HPS2-THRIVE trial, along with new information from the AIM-HIGH trial, provide no evidence of a beneficial effect for niacin but do fuel concerns that it may cause serious adverse effects. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 16, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Larry Husten Source Type: news
Over-Fortified Cereals Risky to Kids (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM
Children who eat fortified cereals and snack bars are at risk for consuming potentially dangerous levels of niacin, vitamin A, and zinc, according to a report … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 26, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Kids overdosing on vitamins?
A recent report says children may be consuming too much vitamin A, zinc and/or niacin from some cereals. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin overload in cereals?
A recent report says children may be consuming too much vitamin A, zinc and/or niacin from some cereals. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Does cereal have too many vitamins for kids?
A recent report says children may be consuming too much vitamin A, zinc and/or niacin from some cereals. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Source: The Poison Review - May 22, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical dermatitis niacin deficiency pellagra Source Type: news
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - May 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Another Failed HDL Therapy Trial
Despite robust epidemiological evidence suggesting that HDL has a strong protective effect against cardiovascular disease, there has been no good evidence showing that HDL-based therapies are beneficial. Large trials of drugs that raise HDL levels, including niacin and CETP-inhibitors, have failed to demonstrate improvements in outcome. Some observers gleaned hope from several small studies of drugs that mimic HDL activity but these studies have been too small to offer convincing evidence. Now a new study-- the largest to ever study an HDL mimetic-- has failed to find even a glimmer of benefit. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 30, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Larry Husten Source Type: news
Energizing sick mitochondria with vitamin B3: Effective treatment for mitochondrial disease
Vitamin B3 form nicotinamide riboside can slow down the progression of mitochondrial disease, suggesting its potential as a novel therapy approach to adult-onset mitochondrial muscle diseases, new research suggests. Vitamins B have recently been turned out to be potent modifiers of energy metabolism, especially the function of mitochondria. Vitamin B3, (niacin) has been found to delay the signs of aging in animal models. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 7, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Lupin launches generic Niaspan tablets in US market
The company's US subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has launched the generic Niaspan tablets in multiple strengths of 500mg, 750 mg & 1000 mg. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 21, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
