Applying the evidence for statins to older individuals therefore requires frequent review and consideration of the therapeutic goals and potential benefits and harms.HilmerStaffSarahStaffGnjidicStaffDanijelaStaffEBSCO_AspAustralian PrescriberHilmer S, Gnjidic D. Statins in older adults. Aust Prescr 2013; ...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, especially for those aged 75 and over. Statin prescriptions to elderly patients have increased in recent decades, and trial evidence supportsstatintreatment for people aged 75 years or older with existingheart disease(known as secondary pre...
The importance of cholesterol as a risk factor among older people, particularly among the very old, is controversial. Whether or not hypercholesterolemia warrants medical concern, and whether statins are beneficial among very old people, remain unresolved common clinical dilemmas. This study examines whe...
Parkinsonism is a term for a group of neurological conditions that cause movement problems including tremors, slowed movement and stiffness, with Parkinson's disease being one of the better knowns causes. A new study suggests that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing ...
Focuses on the prescription of general practitioners in Great Britain to use statins, cardiovascular agents for heart disease treatment of older people. Efficiency of statins to reduce heart disease related death rates in aged people; Availability of statins to elderly people in Great Britain; Role ...
Statins prescribing for the secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease in Torino, Italy: a case of ageism and social inequalities. Eur. J. Public Health 17, 492–496 (2007). PubMed Google Scholar Niska, R. & Han, B. Statins for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention for older ...
Estimates are that, in addition to the people already taking them, another 15 million to 20 million people should be taking statin drugs based on their risk factors for heart disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults ages 40 to 75 years should consider taking a...
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Administration of statins might be associated with an increased risk of influenza infection, especially among females and elderly people. For those people using statins, we should pay more attention to surveillance of their health conditions and take measures to prevent influenza infection. Keywords: ...
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