Tag: statins
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Can a Cholesterol Drug Help Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer?
Can a cholesterol drug really help fight advanced prostate cancer? New research suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins could play a role in extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer when used alongside apalutamide and standard hormone therapy. The findings, published in the European Medical Journal, come from a large analysis that pooled data from…
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Common Pitfalls of Polypharmacy in Heart Failure and Mortality Risk
Understanding the Mortality Link: Polypharmacy in Heart Failure Polypharmacy, defined as the use of multiple medications, is common among patients with heart failure. A 2022 study found that polypharmacy is significantly associated with higher mortality, with a relative risk of 1.31 (95% CI 1.07–1.61). Notably, this risk appears most pronounced when multiple non-guideline-directed drugs are…
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Common Pitfalls of Polypharmacy in Heart Failure
What polypharmacy means for heart failure Polypharmacy, or taking multiple medications, is common among people living with heart failure. While many drugs are essential to manage symptoms and prevent progression, a heavy or uncoordinated medication load can introduce interactions and adverse effects that worsen outcomes. Recent evidence suggests that polypharmacy is significantly associated with higher…
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Beat the block: Rethinking cholesterol management in Singapore
Beat the block launches to empower cholesterol management in Singapore The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have unveiled Beat the block, a campaign designed to demystify cholesterol management and give Singaporeans practical tools to protect their heart health. At its core is science-based information and a user-friendly cardiovascular risk calculator that estimates a…