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Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationCholesterol
Solae, a leader in soy protein innovation and technology, unveiled a new study today at the 8th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment. A new meta-analysis confirms that soy protein consumption can lead to a meaningful and significant reduction in blood cholesterol levels.
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Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationCholesterol
According to the results of a new survey of 500 GPs across the UK, many GPs have concerns about the tolerability profile of higher doses of statins that are significant enough to affect their prescribing decisions.
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Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationCholesterol
UroToday.com - According to a report by Dr. Robert J. Hamilton and associates that appears in the November 5, 2008 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, statin use lowers PSA levels, and as a result may confound the detection of prostate cancer (CaP) in these patients. Statins are lipid-lowering agents in widespread use in the US. Several reports suggest that men on statins have a reduction in the risk of advanced CaP that ranges from 25% to 75%.
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