When I tried statin therapy as part of an experiment, I quickly developed a common side effect. But what concerned me wasn’t ...

A man in his late 60s with a history of arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemia and a cerebrovascular accident 20 years ago presented to the emergency department with sudden-onset blurred vision in his ...

A major warning has been issued over a shortage of three common pain killers, used for everyday aches, pains, inflammation, ...

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common postoperative complication after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and occurs in up to 50% of the patients. Development of postoperative ...

The latest NHS guidance for anyone taking atorvastatin includes a 'red flag' key fact users should be aware of regarding a certain type of drink. Atorvastatin is a widely prescribed medication in the ...

PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9is) have been developed as an add-on therapy to maximally tolerated statin therapy. To date, high prices have precluded their use as first-line agents but, in the near future, ...

(NEXSTAR) – More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that could make the medication less effective. Ascend Laboratories, LLC, a New ...

(NEXSTAR) – More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that could make the medication less effective. Ascend Laboratories, LLC, a New ...