LONDON/COPENHAGEN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk shareholders were seeking on Friday to find out why such a high number of patients in the late-stage trial of its next-generation obesity drug ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your cholesterol is high, your healthcare provider may prescribe a statin as part of your healthcare regimen. They will help you weigh the risks and benefits of taking the medication to guide you ...

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 ...