Statin Data Criminally Manipulated to Deceive Doctors = Their paper is an analysis of the data in the statin trials which led them to conclude that “statin advocates have used statistical deception to create the illusion that statins are ‘wonder… Read More ›
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Serious studies on the many risks of statins
I have decided to post a quick data rebuttal, after the publishing of a few misguided headlines (i.e ” Statins have virtually no side-effects, study finds”, and “Give statins to all over-40s, says heart surgery pioneer”, from the London Telegraph… Read More ›
Scandal of experts who rule on NHS statins but get paid by drugs firms
MOST of the experts who are set to recommend the widespread use of statins next month are in the pay of the drug companies that manufacture them. By: Lucy Johnston Published: Sun, March 9, 2014 Dr Anthony Wierzbicki: Chairman… Read More ›
Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
Public release date: 12-Aug-2010 HRR: This is not humor, this is a real article. – published in the Sunday 15 August issue of the American Journal of Cardiology 2010 – One statin, simvastatin would cost less than 5p per customer… Read More ›
Wider use of statins ‘disturbing’
Wider use of statins will have minimal benefit and could needlessly expose thousands to severe side effects, doctors warn following change in US prescription guidelines New US guidelines on statins, issued on Tuesday by the American College of Cardiology and… Read More ›
Statins risk for women: Taking cholesterol-lowering drug for more than ten years ‘doubles chances of the most common breast cancer’
Previous studies had shown cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the risk of certain cancers Research had only looked at women on drugs for less than five years Experts say drugs could affect hormone regulation which could lead to breast cancer By … Read More ›
Statins block the ability of exercise to improve fitness levels
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults, MU Study Finds May 15, 2013 Story Contact(s): Jesslyn Chew, ChewJ@missouri.edu, (573) 882-8353 By Kate McIntyre COLUMBIA, Mo. – Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower… Read More ›
Cholesterol-drugs cause unusual swellings within neurons resulting in cognitive disturbances
Contact: La Monica Everett-Haynes leverett@email.arizona.edu 520-626-4405 University of Arizona Research reveals possible reason for cholesterol-drug side effects University of Arizona researchers have identified a clue to explain the reversible memory loss sometimes caused by the use of statins, one of… Read More ›
Cholesterol medicine affects energy production in muscles: Up to 75 per cent of patients
Painful side effects Up to 75 per cent of patients who take statins to treat elevated cholesterol levels may suffer from muscle pain. Scientists at the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen have now identified a possible mechanism underlying… Read More ›
Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
2010 report posted for filing Contact: Sam Wong sam.wong@imperial.ac.uk 44-020-759-42198 Imperial College London Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralize the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London… Read More ›
New insights into link between anti-cholesterol statin drugs and depression
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 202-872-6042 American Chemical Society Scientists are reporting a possible explanation for the symptoms of anxiety and depression that occur in some patients taking the popular statin family of anti-cholesterol drugs, and… Read More ›
Long-term effects of statin therapy could lead to transient or permanent cognitive impairment
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Nick Zagorski nzagorski@asbmb.org 301-634-7366 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Statins show dramatic drug and cell dependent effects in the brain Besides their tremendous value in treating high cholesterol and lowering the risk… Read More ›
Statins may worsen symptoms in some cardiac patients: those with diastolic heart failure (DHF) experienced the opposite effect, including increased dyspnea, fatigue, and decreased exercise tolerance.
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Jennifer Stawarz jstawarz@chestnet.org 847-498-8306 American College of Chest Physicians Although statins are widely used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disorders, new research shows that the class of drugs may actually have… Read More ›
First comprehensive paper on statins’ adverse effects released: Benefits have not been found to exceed their risks in those over 70 or 75 years old, even those with heart disease
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Debra Kain ddkain@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163 University of California – San Diego Provides evidence for reported side effects including muscle and cognitive problems A paper co-authored by Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at… Read More ›
Statins increase risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients: 28% Increase
Contact: Kristine Galka kristine.galka@ices.on.ca 416-480-4780 Canadian Medical Association Journal The use of statins is associated with a 28% increased risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients, found University of Toronto professor Dr. Donald Redelmeier and colleagues in a retrospective cohort… Read More ›
Heart attack patients who stop statin risk death, say McGill researchers
2008 post for filing Contact: Mark Shainblum mark.shainblum@mcgill.ca 514-398-2189 McGill University Study finds doubled mortality risk if treatment is discontinued This release is available in French. Patients discontinuing statin medication following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) increase their risk of… Read More ›
Low cholesterol associated with cancer in diabetics
2008 posted for filing Contact: Janet Chow janetchow@cuhk.edu.hk Canadian Medical Association Journal Low levels of LDL cholesterol as well as high levels are associated with cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes, found a prospective cohort study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pg427.pdf published in… Read More ›
Statins are unlikely to prevent blood clots
Press release from PLOS Medicine Despite previous studies suggesting the contrary, statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) may not prevent blood clots (venous thrombo-embolism) in adults, according to a large analysis by international researchers published in this week’s PLOS Medicine. In 2009, an… Read More ›
Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells : Reduces Glial progenitor cells
Re-post 34th HRR 2008 Contact: Tom Rickey tom_rickey@urmc.rochester.edu 585-275-7954 University of Rochester Medical Center Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins have a profound effect on an elite group of cells important to brain health as we age, scientists at the University… Read More ›
34th Health Research Report 08 JUL 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells 2. Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds 3. Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality 4. Fish oil and red yeast rice studied for lowering… Read More ›
Statins Lower Testosterone, Libido
This is a requsted Repost from 2010 link to abstract below: By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed byLaura J. Martin, MD April 16, 2010 — Statin therapy prescribed to lower cholesterol also appears to lower testosterone, according to a new study… Read More ›
Give statins to all over-50s: Even the healthy should take heart drug, says British expert ( Misinformation/Propaganda ) With Data Rebuttal
Data Rebuttal posted at the end of the arrticle ,to their conflicting hypothesis. Were not going to let them off the hook so easy for this. Currently statins only given to around eight million high-risk patients But Professor Sir Rory Collins says… Read More ›
Relationship between statins and cognitive decline more complex than thought
INDIANAPOLIS – Previous explorations of a link between statins, a cholesterol lowering medication, and cognitive decline have produced inconsistent results. New research reveals that the relationship between statin use and cognitive decline appears even more complex than had… Read More ›
Cure-all? Statins have had no effect on Britain’s heart disease rate, study claims
Benefits of statins are exaggerated and not always the best way to prevent heart disease, study claims NHS spends £450million a year on cholesterol-lowering drugs Most are prescribed as a preventative measure for heart disease, however experts admit they find… Read More ›
Statins may increase risk of interstitial lung abnormalities in smokers
Use of statins may influence susceptibility to or the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in smokers, according to a new study. While some studies have suggested that statins might be beneficial in the treatment of fibrotic lung disease, others… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 