For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased ...

An acute necrotising myopathy is a distinct form of uncommon muscle disease characterised by the rapid advancement of ...

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A proposed NHS polypill program for everyone over 50 could significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes, offering a simple, ...

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists appear to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and primary open-angle glaucoma.

Studies have shown that statins are especially effective for people who already have heart disease or are at high risk of ...

If you've lost a family member prematurely to heart disease, greater reassurance about your risk of suffering the same fate ...

Seeing is believing. Patients shown proof of calcification adhered better to statins; those without CAC avoided overtreatment ...

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting millions worldwide. It develops when increased intraocular pressure (IOP) ...

The NHS could prevent thousands more heart attacks and strokes every year by offering everyone in the UK aged 50 and over a single "polypill" combining a statin and three blood pressure lowering drugs ...

The role of statins in older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains under active investigation.1,2 However, evidence to guide clinical practice for those with competing ...

The NHS could prevent thousands more heart attacks and strokes every year by offering everyone in the UK aged 50 and over a ...