Articles about the statin drugs

Are all the statins alike? Not really. Here is a summary of the differences.

Statins may increase the risk of diabetes.

Evidence is accumulating that the statin drugs may be useful in preventing and treating serious infections, including sepsis, pneumonia and influenza.

Statins may help reduce the risk of cataracts

Statin use appears to be associated with a reduced risk of some cancers.

Statins may be useful even if cholesterol levels are "normal."

Just because you're on statins doesn't mean you're being adequately treated - many docs don't prescribe high enough doses.

Angioplasty may be unnecessary in some patients - if vigorous cholesterol lowering is achieved.

A new study suggests that high-dose atorvastatin can actually halt the progression of coronary artery disease

Patients with diabetes should be on statins, according to experts.

Combination therapy safe and effective for reducing LDL cholesterol

A popular statin was removed from the market - here's what it means to you.

Pushing LDL levels lower than guidelines recommends improves survival after a heart attack