Statins News
The findings showed that compared to those without high cholesterol, patients with high cholesterol had a 45 per cent reduced risk of breast cancer, and if they did develop breast cancer, a 40 per cent reduced the chance of death.
Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.
It is because statins reduce oxidative stress and dampen the production of growth factors which stimulate cell growth.
The results showed that, although there were no adverse effects from taking statins, there were no advantages either.
Statins were found to be effective in reducing risk of death, heart attacks and strokes, across a broad range of patient groups.
Researchers found that a high-dose of atorvastatin (80mg) is associated with regression of lipid deposits and improvement in sight in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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