Now a growing number of experts, as well as new European guidelines, recommend expanding treatment criteria to allow more people with rheumatoid arthritis to take statins. (Prescribing a statin to ...

mgh.harvard.edu Background Dual lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties of statins may lead to survival benefits in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, data on this topic are ...

Objective To investigate the rate of incident diabetes mellitus (DM) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the impact of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and statin treatments.

Cholesterol-lowering statins such as Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) are among the most widely prescribed drugs on the market today. Their purpose is to lower blood ...

Researchers have studied this connection to understand whether statins protect, harm, or have no significant effect on kidney health. Here’s what we know so far in plain language.

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 ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how 'bad' cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The ...

Maintaining ideal cardiovascular health may lower the risk for all-cause mortality among patients with arthritis.

The British Heart Foundation said lowering cholesterol can prevent heart attacks and strokes - and some natural remedies ...

Many people make a New Year’s Resolution to focus on their health and it’s no different for older adults.

Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...

Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being ...