Cholesterol

Experimental drug prevents blood clots, but poses bleeding risk, study finds

Experts cite higher rates of obesity, increased preventive treatments

Products found to contain unauthorized drug

In a multinational, placebo-controlled trial, rosuvastatin proved to be well-tolerated in patients with dyslipidemia

Pistachios May Aid in Lowering Cholesterol...Forecasting Future Heart Disease....Growth Spurts in Kids = Fewer Cholesterol Problems?...Statins May Help Prevent Second Strokes

How low is too low in terms of cholesterol? That&8217;s a question researchers, studying the cholesterol-lowering class of drugs called statins, recently found themselves asking

Early Statin Use Improves Angioplasty Outcomes...AHA Recommends Statins For Kids...High Cholesterol Found in Many Stroke Patients...Moderate Grapefruit Juice Safe for Statin Takers

FDA has cleared for marketing the INRange Systems' Electronic Medication Management Assistant (EMMA), a programmable device that stores and dispenses prescription medication for patients' use in the home.

Statins May Boost Survival in Lung Disease Patients...Women Who Lower Cholesterol Lower Stroke Risk...New Drug Battles Rare Condition...Research Shows Benefit of Higher HDL Levels

The US patent for Lipitor is not due to expire until March 2010, but Ranbaxy had sought to market a generic version prior to that date. The Supreme Court's action shuts the door on that effort.