The article was published in the June 2018 issue of Medical Observer, under the title “Will statins stave off dementia?” (PDF).
Tag: statin
Aug 08 2016
Does co-enzyme Q10 reduce statin-related muscle pain?
This article was published in the August 2016 edition of Medical Observer under the title, “The place of CoQ10 in prevention” (pp. 62-63). (PDF)
Nov 14 2013
Comment: To statin or not to statin?
The following is a comment to the online article, “To Statin or not to Statin? – That is the question” by Dr Robin Park. This article is a very readable summary of a number of practical questions about statins for GPs. Great summary Rob! A few comments… The evidence for the benefit of LFT and …
Nov 08 2013
Are statins effective for primary prevention in people with low cardiovascular risk?
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Nov 04 2013
Comment: Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer
This was a comment to the online article, “Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer“, written by Dr Justin Coleman, published on The Conversation on 4 November 2013. This was an interesting perspective offered by a clinical general practitioner following the rather problematic Catalyst program on cholesterol and statins. Great article Justin! I agree with most …
Dec 01 2013
Comment: Empirical evidence, not eminence, and certainly not dogma
The following is a comment/letter to the editor to the online article, “Some catalysts for debate on statins“, published in Medical Observer. This article covered two somewhat opposing perspectives by Prof Kerryn Phelps, and Prof James Tatoulis to the controversial ABC Catalyst program on the role of lipids and statins on health. The shorter online …
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