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Statin Drugs and Prostate Cancer
Statin drugs are a group of widely prescribed ones used to lower a person's cholesterol level. Common statin medications include brands such as Lipitor, Crestor and Zocar. Statins work by inhibiting an enzyme in the human body, 'HMG-CoA reductase,' which is used to manufacture cholesterol and the drugs may also help to clear already formed cholesterol from the bloodstream. High cholesterol is a known cause of cardiovascular disease and it is well-established that statins reduce the rate of illness and death caused by cardiovascular disease. While statins can help to prevent the risk of a stroke or heart attack, some studie...
Source: Disabled World - June 8, 2015 Category: Disability Tags: Pharmaceutical - Drug Information Source Type: news

Blood Cholesterol Statin Medications: New Guidelines
Statins are a class of medications many times prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in a person's blood. By doing this statins help to prevent heart attacks and stroke. Studies have shown that in certain people, statins reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart disease by 25-35%. Studies have also shown that statins may reduce the chances of recurrent heart attacks or strokes by around 40%.
Source: Disabled World - November 15, 2013 Category: Disability Tags: Blood Cholesterol Source Type: news