Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and ...

Experimental data demonstrated that the lipid-lowering action of statins may partly explain beneficial effects of these drugs; the so called 'pleiotropic effects' of statins include inhibition of ...

Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, and elevated LDL cholesterol is one of its biggest drivers. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with elevated ...

Statin medications help keep cholesterol levels within a healthy range, but researchers are interested in other uses for these medications. Inflammation is one risk factor for certain types of cancer, ...

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

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Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and ...