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Genetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibition may raise cataract risk

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Genetic inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, a state that mimics long-term statin use, was associated with greater ...
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HMG CoA reductase inhibitors and the risk of colorectal cancer

Concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) and radiotherapy (RT) for newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Conclusive results of a randomized phase III trial by the EORTC Brain & RT Groups ...
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540 Adverse Reactions in Statin Therapy at Younger and Children Older Then Twelve Years

Background: Obesity in childhood bodes ill for future cardiovascular risk. HMG-CoA reductase is an enzyme in the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway that catalyses the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic ...
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Statins and heart health: What experts want you to know about the balance between medicine and lifestyle

While statins are proven to save lives, doctors say they work best when paired with healthy lifestyle habits like diet, ...

Worried about statins? Here’s what the evidence shows

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...
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8 medications to avoid combining with vitamin D

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Taking vitamin D and statins together can impact cholesterol production and enzyme competition.High doses of vitamin D and digoxin increase the risk of ...