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Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy (SAAM), also known as anti-HMGCR myopathy, is a very rare form of muscle damage caused by the immune system in people who take statin medications. [1] However, there are cases of SAAM in patients who have not taken statin medication, and this can be explained by the exposure to natural sources of statin ...
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Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins, study finds. Corrie Pelc. September 17, 2024 at 8:15 AM. Research shows that statins may benefit those over the age of 70, too. BSIP/Getty ...
Statins have been identified as having a possible adjunct role in the treatment of asthma through anti-inflammatory pathways. [59] There is low quality evidence for the use of statins in treating asthma, however further research is required to determine the effectiveness and safety of this therapy in those with asthma. [59]
New research finds that millions of people on statins may not need to be taking the drugs. Researchers came to this conclusion after updating the method of assessing an individual’s 10-year risk ...
Statin-induced rhabdomyolysis is rare, occurring in less than 0.1% of people who take statins. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] [ 68 ] Statin induced rhabdomyolysis, as with other statin associated muscle symptoms, occurs most commonly in the first year of treatment but can occur at any time during treatment. [ 66 ]
The trial focused on patients with normal low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels but increased levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). JUPITER was the first clinical trial to indicate that statin therapy may provide benefit to patients with low-to-normal LDL levels and no known cardiovascular disease.
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