Lovastatin Therapy in the Treatment of Mildly Active RA Lovastatin Therapy in the Treatment of Mildly Active RA
The lipid-lowering effects of lovastatin are well known, but might its anti-inflammatory properties also benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Lovastatin for cardiolaminopathy
(Source: ScienceNOW)
Source: ScienceNOW - July 29, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Czajka, C. Tags: twis Source Type: news
Behavioral intervention, not lovastatin, improves language skills in youth with fragile X
(University of California - Davis Health) A UC Davis Health study found more evidence for the efficacy of telehealth-delivered behavioral intervention in treating language problems in youth with fragile X syndrome. The authors, however, could not establish efficacy for the drug lovastatin as a treatment for learning or behavior problems in individuals with fragile X. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - April 21, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
(Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters) The research team led by Prof. LU Xuefeng from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), revealed the catalytic mechanism and structure-function relationship of the specific and efficient lovastatin hydrolase PcEST. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 14, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
niacin and lovastatin, Advicor
Title: niacin and lovastatin, AdvicorCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/13/2004 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol General)
Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol General - August 29, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev)
Title: lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/25/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol General)
Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol General - March 25, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Alfred Alberts, Lovastatin Discoverer, Dies
The Merck biochemist found the compound that led to a popular cholesterol-lowering drug. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - July 5, 2018 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
Alfred Alberts, Unsung Father of a Cholesterol Drug, Dies at 87
His discovery led to lovastatin, but he shunned the limelight — until he was a patient himself and doctors, learning who he was, treated him “ like a rock star. ” (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Alberts, Alfred W (1931-2018) Deaths (Obituaries) Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) Merck & Company Inc Vagelos, P Roy Source Type: news
Lovastatin Tablets (New - Discontinuation)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - November 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Antifungal activity of statins against Aspergillus species
The cholesterol-lowering agents known as statins have in vitro activities against human pathogenic fungi, such as Candida species, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Zygomycetes. Synergy between statins and azoles against these fungi has also been reported. We evaluated the in vitro activities of two statins, lovastatin andsimvastatin, alone and in combination with azoles and amphotericin B, against clinical isolates ofAspergillus spp. (Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates - October 11, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: BethBradshaw Source Type: news
Altoprev (Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 19, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Altocor (Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Advicor (Niacin XR and Lovastatin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - March 30, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
lovastatin vs. simvastatin
Title: lovastatin vs. simvastatinCategory: MedicationsCreated: 3/9/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/9/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - March 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Mevacor (Lovastatin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 15, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
