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2. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   From 1996 to 2012, under the trade name Lipitor, atorvastatin became the world's best-selling medication of all time, with more than $125 billion in sales over approximately 14.5 years. [116] and $13 billion a year at its peak, [117] Lipitor alone "provided up to a quarter of Pfizer Inc.'s annual revenue for years." [116]

3. Statin - Wikipedia

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   There is some evidence that appropriate use of statin medications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not require dialysis may reduce mortality and the incidence of major cardiac events by up to 20% and are not that likely to increase the risk of stroke or kidney failure. [16] Asthma. Statins have been identified as having a possible ...

4. Numerous factors can cause kidney disease. Here are the ... - AOL

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   Kidneys are important for regulating blood pressure and filtering waste products from the bloodstream; managing urine excretion to prevent dehydration; and regulating levels of electrolytes and ...

5. Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ...

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   A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research. Heart doctors warned, however, that more information ...

6. Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins ...

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   Statins help lower cholesterol For this observational study, researchers analyzed data from the U.K. Biobank and Whitehall II study of more than 20,000 adults in the U.K. 70 years and older with ...

7. Hypercholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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   Statins may improve quality of life when used in people without existing cardiovascular disease (i.e. for primary prevention). [74] Statins decrease cholesterol in children with hypercholesterolemia, but no studies as of 2010 show improved outcomes [76] and diet is the mainstay of therapy in childhood. [39]

8. Women of Mayo Clinic - Wikipedia

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   These women did amazing things, and it makes me realize I can, too." the young woman told the clinic. [16] MedCity Beat said, "These stories of more than 40 incredible women have now been artfully recounted by local writer and teacher Virginia Wright-Peterson in her new book, Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation." [17]

9. Why Women are Less Likely to be Prescribed Cholesterol ...

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   Cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins are recommended for both men and women with coronary artery disease. They can help reduce symptoms and prevent heart attacks and death.