The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows ...

Background: Statins are generally well tolerated, but some patients discontinue therapy secondary to adverse effects. Dosing a statin (rosuvastatin) every other day (EOD) may provide significant ...

The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows ...

A combination of two widely available drugs could significantly reduce deaths from heart attacks, a study has found.  New ...

High cholesterol causes plaque buildup in arteries, which can restrict blood flow and lead to heart attack or stroke. Statins, which reduce cholesterol levels, are commonly prescribed to people at ...

TAKING two common drugs together could slash your levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol and lower the risk of death from heart attack and stroke, a study showed. This method of treating high ...

The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

HealthDay News — For patients with chronic liver disease, statin use is associated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatic decompensation, according to a study published ...

Discover how statin use in chronic liver disease lowers liver cancer and decompensation risks, with added benefits from ...