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Statin Drugs Linked to Effective Prostate Cancer Therapy


Submitted by Kyle Smith on September 21, 2010 – 12:39am

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Statin drug Rosuvastatin (brand name: Crestor), commonly prescribed for patients with high cholesterol, may prove effective in the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a new study led by Dr. Xiao-Yan Wen at St. Michael’s Hospital. The drug suppressed the growth of human prostate cancer cells implanted in mice, providing “solid pre-clinical evidence and a strong rationale for clinical trials of statins in the treatment of prostate cancer,” Wen said.

Vitamin B Niacin Offers No Additional Benefit to Statin Therapy


Submitted by Staff on November 18, 2009 – 7:00pm

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The routine prescription of 1,500 mg of extended-release niacin daily with traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy offers no extra benefit in correcting narrowed arteries in seniors who already have coronary artery disease, a new study shows.

Ongoing Statin Therapy Associated With Lower Risk of Death


Submitted by Staff on February 10, 2009 – 4:00pm

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Patients with high cholesterol levels who continually take statins appear to have a lower risk of death over four to five years, regardless of whether they already have diagnosed heart disease, according to a report in the February 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

Statin Therapy Ineffective in Breast Cancer Prevention


Submitted by Staff on February 5, 2009 – 4:00pm

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Lab work in animals showed limited activity when statins were given to prevent breast cancer, according to a report in the February issue of Cancer Prevention Research.

Make Your Heart Healthier in February


Submitted by Staff on February 2, 2009 – 10:15pm

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Escaping matters of the heart in February isn’t easy thanks to all those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate lining store shelves this time of year. However, in addition to contemplating how to treat your Valentine this year, make time to contemplate how you treat your own heart.

Review Paper Helps Explain Statins’ Side Effects


Submitted by Staff on January 30, 2009 – 12:59am

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A review paper, published in the online edition of American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, provides the most complete picture to date of reported side effects of statins, showing the state of evidence for each. The paper also helps explain why some people have a higher risk than others for such adverse effects.

Lipitor’s Effectiveness for Women Questioned


Submitted by Staff on January 17, 2009 – 1:27am

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Clinical trials for Lipitor reported statistically significant positive results for men, but not for women.

Older Adults at High Risk for Drug Interactions


Submitted by Staff on December 24, 2008 – 4:00pm

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At least one in 25 older adults–about 2.2 million people in the U.S.–take multiple drugs in combinations that can produce a harmful drug-drug interaction, and half of these interactions involve a nonprescription medication, researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center report in the December 24/31, 2008 issue of JAMA.

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Cholesterol Drug Trilipix


Submitted by Staff on December 17, 2008 – 2:22am

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abbott’s Trilipix (fenofibric acid) delayed-release capsules for use along with diet to help lower triglycerides and LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or “bad”) cholesterol and to raise HDL (hihg-density lipoprotein, or “good”) cholesterol in patients with lipid problems.

Breathing Easy Shouldn’t Be So Hard


Submitted by Staff on December 12, 2008 – 4:00pm

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People who suffer from asthma have a lot of choices today for treating their condition. Unfortunately, these choices can lead to confusion–and preventable symptoms and attacks.

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