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Statins: The mistake to avoid making or risk internal bleeding - ‘unpredictable reaction'
STATINS have become a key player in the battle against cardiovascular disease, slashing the risk of heart attack and stroke for thousands each year. But the drug is often shunned for its side effects. According to one health expert, making one mistake could exacerbate these side effects.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Intracranial Hemorrhage in the TST Trial Intracranial Hemorrhage in the TST Trial
This analysis of the TST (Treat Stroke to Target) trial focuses on the possible impact of LDL-lowering statin therapy on risk of incident intracranial hemorrhage.Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Do I really need statins? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
DR MARTIN SCURR: Atheroma can lead to a heart attack or stroke, both caused when the arteries feeding these areas are blocked by fatty deposits or a blood clot.
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: The sign in the endings of the hands and feet - should you see a GP?
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, though some are more common than others.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: The 'serious' sign on the soles of your feet - 'call a doctor' - NHS
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects. Statins lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood, which is often referred to as "bad cholesterol", and statins reduce the production of it inside the liver.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: New drug promises to 'do what statins couldn't'
HIGH cholesterol levels greatly increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. A new class of treatments could help people hesitant towards statins.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Four adverse effects of the cholesterol-lowering drug on oral health
STATINS have become paramount in the fight against cardiovascular disease, slashing the risk of heart attack and stroke for millions annually. The list of side effects associated with the drug is extensive, however. Four oral complications were linked to the cholesterol-lowering drug in one meta-analysis.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: The 'common' side effects you may experience during your day
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, some of which may occur throughout the day, and are more common than others.
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Two neurological side effects to be aware of - how to 'reverse' it
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, some of which may be neurological.
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Signs in your face, throat and tongue - 'call your doctor'
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, some of which may occur in your face, throat and tongue.
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Two serious warning signs on your nose - 'talk to your doctor'
STATINS are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. They can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. However, they can cause side effects, two of which can be spotted on your nose.
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. Task Force Reconsiders Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Use for Preventing Heart Attacks in Adults Over 60
Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday.
Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven’t had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.
For the first time, the panel said there may be a small benefit for adults in their 40s who have no bleeding risks. For those in their 50s, the panel softened advice and said evidence of benefit is less clear....
Source: TIME: Health - October 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lindsey Taylor/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research wire Source Type: news
Statins: The skin infection associated with the use of the drug - 'be mindful'
IT IS estimated there are more than eight million people using statins in the UK. The drug is taken primarily to help manage high cholesterol levels, thereby warding off all associated complications; notably stroke and heart attack. Another side effect, however, could arise following use of the drug.
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Noticed a change in your hair? Lesser-known symptom caused by drug
STATINS effectively lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. They are one of the most widely prescribed drugs, but as with most drugs, there are potential side effects to note including a change in your hair.
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Three ways to quickly lower your cholesterol levels – without relying on statins
HIGH cholesterol is the prerequisite to heart disease, a heart attack, or stroke - three life-threatening conditions. A free NHS health check - available from the age of 40 - can indicate where you're heading in life.
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
