Pharmacist's Letter Canada

Commentary: Niacin Plus Statin to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk: AIM-HIGH Study July 2011

Article: more focus on diet and exercise for high triglycerides June 2011

Commentary: Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Diabetes May 2011

Article: whether it's okay for patients with elevated liver enzymes to take a statin January 2011

Commentary: Statins and the Liver January 2011

Article: whether statins improve survival in patients who DON'T have cardiovascular disease August 2010

Article: tighter control of blood glucose and lipids to slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy August 2010

Article: new generic atorvastatin June 2010

Article: limiting doses of simvastatin (Zocor, etc) to reduce myopathy April 2010

Article: whether intensive treatment of blood pressure or lipids is beneficial for type 2 diabetes patients April 2010

Commentary: Intensive Blood Pressure and Lipid Control for Patients with Diabetes: More from ACCORD April 2010

Commentary: Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with High-Dose Zocor (Simvastatin) April 2010

Article: The Ezetrol controversy and New Year's resolutions will spark new emphasis on treating lipids January 2010

Commentary: Ezetimibe vs. Niacin for Atherosclerosis: The ARBITER 6-HALTS Study January 2010

Other: Niacin Titration Schedule January 2010