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  1. Genetic polymorphisms of uptake (OATP1B1, 1B3) and efflux (MRP2,...Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | CiteULike

    Genetic polymorphisms of uptake and efflux transporters: implications for inter-individual differences in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of statins and other clinically relevant drugs.

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  2. Statins: Lowering Your Cholesterol

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Associated Content

    Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are highly effective and generally safe.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Life, Food, Dieting, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication

  3. Statins May Have Different Brain EffectsRead the original story

    Monday Nov 2 | The Post Chronicle

    A U.S. medical researcher says he has determined two commonly used statins have different drug and cell dependent effects in the brain.

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    Related Topix: Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medicine, Medication, Cholesterol, Health, Science / Technology

  4. Statins

    Thursday Oct 29 | Diabetes Self Management

    A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Fluvastatin (generic), Lescol, Lescol XL, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic)

  5. Statins can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on brain cellsRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 29 | Newkerala.com

    Washington, Oct 29 : Apart from treating high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease, statins have also been found to potentially reduce the risks of other diseases, such as dementia.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Family, Elderly, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

  6. Statins Show Dramatic Drug And Cell Dependent Effects In The BrainRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 29 | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Statins Also Included In: Genetics ; Cholesterol ; Alzheimer's / Dementia Article Date: 29 Oct 2009 - 5:00 PDT Besides their tremendous value in treating high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease, statins have also been reported to potentially lower the risks of other diseases, such as dementia .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Alzheimer's, Family, Elderly, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

  7. Long-term effects of statin therapy could lead to transient or permanent cognitive impairmentRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 29 | News-Medical.Net

    Besides their tremendous value in treating high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease, statins have also been reported to potentially lower the risks of other diseases, such as dementia.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Family, Elderly, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

  8. Statins Show Dramatic Drug And Cell Dependent Effects In The Brain

    Tuesday Oct 27 | Science Daily

    However, a study in the October Journal of Lipid Research finds that similar statin drugs can have profoundly different effects on brain cells -both beneficial and detrimental.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Family, Elderly, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

  9. Statins show dramatic drug and cell dependent effects in the brainRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 27 | EurekAlert!

    Besides their tremendous value in treating high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease, statins have also been reported to potentially lower the risks of other diseases, such as dementia.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Family, Elderly, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

  10. Interventions in the Management of Serum Lipids for Preventing Stroke Recurrence [Cochrane Corner]Read the original story

    Monday Oct 26 | Circulation

    From the Department of Health Sciences , University of Leicester; and the School of Medicine, Health Policy, and Practice , University of East Anglia, UK.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health

  11. Icon_sharepostRead the original story

    Jul 12, 2009 | HealthCentral

    Multiple Sclerosis Home > Questions > Can you tell me what causes muscle loss in arms, legs, butt...I am losing weight but not fat.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain

  12. Long-Term Prognostic Value of Neopterin: A Novel Marker of Monocyte...Read the original story

    Tuesday Oct 20 | CiteULike

    Neopterin is a soluble marker of monocyte activation, and elevated levels are of prognostic value in patients with stable coronary artery disease.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication, Angina, Health, Cholesterol

  13. Side effects of statin drugs for lowering cholesterolRead the original story w/Photo

    Sep 18, 2009 | Examiner.com

    Statin drugs, which include mevacor, pravachol, lipitor and crestor, block the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and effectively lower the LDL cholesterol .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), Medication, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Pain

  14. Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene MutationRead the original story

    Oct 14, 2009 | MedicineNet

    U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

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    Related Topix: Cholesterol, Health, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

  15. Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene MutationRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 14, 2009 | MedlinePlus

    U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

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    Related Topix: Cholesterol, Health, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

  16. Gene Variant Linked to Statin-Induced Side EffectsRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 13, 2009 | Mental Help Net

    Women and those with a variant of a liver-metabolizing enzyme have a higher risk of mild statin-associated side effects, particularly those associated with simvastatin, according to a study in the Oct.

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  17. Common Gene Mutation Linked to Statin Side EffectsRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 13, 2009 | PhysOrg Weblog

    Common genetic mutations may help explain why some people develop side effects that lead to discontinuing the use of cholesterol-lowering statins.

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    Related Topix: Duke University, Medicine, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

  18. Decreasing risk of death by 80% at the cost of $12 per monthRead the original story

    Oct 4, 2009 | Clinical Cases and Images

    High-risk patients who took 3 older drugs - statin, lisinopril, aspirin - cut risk of a heart attack or stroke by 80% . All of those are on the Walmart's $4 list which means you can decrease your risk of death by 80% for $12 per month .

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    Related Topix: Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medicine, Medication, Stroke, Health

  19. Statin drugs hurt some, help others

    Oct 3, 2009 | Hampton Roads Daily Press

    Q : As a doctor who treats heart patients, I am thwarted by your unbalanced reporting about cholesterol- lowering drugs.

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    Related Topix: Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medicine, Medication, Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Entertainment

  20. Dr Reddy's recalls 4 products from US

    Sep 30, 2009 | Business Standard

    Dr Reddy's Laboratories has recalled some batches of four products from its key US market that were observed to contain some oversized tablets.

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    Related Topix: Biotech, Dr Reddys Laboratories, Medicine, Allegra, Fexofenadine (generic), Medication, Risperdal, Risperidone (generic), Depression, Health, Hay Fever