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Monoclonal Antibody Combined With Statin Results in Further Reduction of Cholesterol Levels

May 14, 2014May 9, 2014 saypeople 0 Comments JAMA, Low-density lipoprotein, medical, science, statin

Main Points: Among patients with high cholesterol receiving moderate- or high-intensity statin therapy, the addition of the human monoclonal antibody

Single-patient trials helpful in determining statin tolerability

March 4, 2014February 26, 2014 saypeople 0 Comments Annals of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, disease, health, Low-density lipoprotein, medical, medicine, myalgia, Patient, science, statin

Main Point: Single-patient, or n-of-1, trials may be a useful method for determining which patients are experiencing true statin-related discomfort