The association of statins use with survival of patients with COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2021.12.012
Abstract: Background Statins are frequently prescribed for patients with dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus. These comorbidities are highly prevalent in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Statin's beneficial effect on mortality in COVID-19 infection has been reported in… read more here.
Keywords: continuous use; use statins; hospital mortality; use ... See more keywords
Statins in Older Danes: Factors Associated With Discontinuation Over the First 4 Years of Use
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16073
Abstract: Use of statins is considerable among older persons. We investigated factors associated with statin discontinuation in new statin users aged 70 years or older within the first 4 years of use. read more here.
Keywords: use statins; years use; factors associated; discontinuation ... See more keywords
Use of Statins After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults and Its Association With Long-Term Outcome.
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.026992
Abstract: Background and Purpose- Knowledge of the use of secondary preventive medication in young adults is limited. We studied the use of statins and its association with subsequent vascular events in young adults with ischemic stroke-a… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; young adults; use statins; stroke ... See more keywords
Attempts to use statins in cancer therapy: An update
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DOI: 10.1177/1010428320941760
Abstract: Although it could be speculated that almost everything has been said concerning the use of statins in cancer therapy, statins as anticancer drugs have both committed supporters and opponents, for whom the dispute about the… read more here.
Keywords: attempts use; use statins; statins cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Use of statins or NSAIDs and survival of patients with high-grade glioma
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207858
Abstract: Background High-grade glioma (HGG) is associated with a limited prognosis. Drug repurposing has become of increasing interest to improve standard therapy. Statins and NSAIDs inhibit glioma cell growth in vitro and in vivo, but data… read more here.
Keywords: use statins; glioma; grade glioma; statins nsaids ... See more keywords