Statins: A Little Sour With the Sweet
As evidence confirming the hypothesis that statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease piles up along with it comes data suggesting that some other risks may be elevated by taking statins. So far, however, the benefits of statin treatment appear to easily outweigh the risks. Here's some of that data published in the last couple of weeks:
Lipid-lowering Agents and New Onset Diabetes Mellitus
Acute Renal Failure With the Combined Use of Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate
