Like cholesterol, inflammation of the coronary arteries is one of the several factors that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a key marker for this harmful inflammation ...

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2022. (Evidence Synthesis, No. 219.) Table 1, Statin Dosing and ACC/AHA Classification of Intensity. DailyMed. Label: Zocor- ...

Some research supports statin use for people with kidney disease or kidney failure and heart disease. Other research recommends caution for those with kidney issues. Heart disease is a major cause ...

(“Ab Studio”), a US biotech focused on the discovery of novel antibodies via computer-aided design, announced that the companies have entered a strategic research collaboration to discover and develop ...

The following dosing chart shows how your doctor may adjust your dosage of Ozempic. Dosage strength Starting dose Maintenance dose Dosing schedule 2 mg/3 mL, used for starting and maintenance ...

The effectiveness of statin use in preventing adverse cardiovascular events in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) has remained uncertain. This study aimed to assess whether statin use could ...

The experimental drug, cibotercept, is being tested in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and the dosing was halted after a safety review observed fluid buildup around the heart.

The conclusions are based on data from nearly 155,000 people. They were taking part in a number of statin trials assessing the treatment and possible side effects. Muscle pain or weakness was ...

Alternative statin dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week, or every-other-day dosing, have been investigated as methods to reduce myalgias and achieve efficacy in lowering LDL ...

Do alternative strategies for statin dosing confer the morbidity and mortality benefit (adjusted for LDL-lowering) as well as the pleiotropic effects of daily statin use? Could baseline ...