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EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis today announced new data demonstrating the early addition of twice-yearly* Leqvio ® (inclisiran) to maximally tolerated statin therapy, prior ...

New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major cohort study reports that statin therapy is linked to lower rates of death and ...

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...

The polypill offers a cost-effective solution for CVD management in underserved populations, potentially reducing health disparities. The intervention is projected to cost $8560 per QALY gained, ...

Adding simvastatin to escitalopram did not improve depressive symptoms in patients with major depression and obesity. Add-on simvastatin did lead to significantly greater reductions in LDL-cholesterol ...

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec 13 (Reuters) - A Merck & Co Inc study failed to show that consumers could make appropriate decisions about whether to take a proposed over-the-counter version of cholesterol ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often ...