New calculator reveals whether you should really worry about statin side effects

Oxford researchers develop statin muscle disorder risk calculator

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new risk calculator that estimates a person's likelihood of developing serious musc

Serious statin muscle side effects are rare for most people, new calculator shows

Study reveals molecular mechanism linking statins to muscle side effects via NLRP3 inflammasome and protein-prenylation pathway

This scientific research article investigates the molecular mechanisms behind statin-associated myopathy (muscle side effects). The study fi

Statin Initiation Linked to Reduced Frailty Risk in Older Adults, Study Finds

A study published in the European Heart Journal found that older adults who initiated statin therapy, including those with prefrailty at bas

Opinion: Statin Use May Pose Greater Diabetes Risk Than FDA Acknowledges

This opinion piece argues that the widespread use of statins for cholesterol reduction may lead to a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes

Clinical Trials Exclude High-Risk Patients, Underestimating Drug Harms

This research paper examines how clinical trials systematically exclude high-risk patients, leading to underestimation of drug harms and sid