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Statins Could Protect Against ALS

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

A new study reports high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing ALS. The findings suggest cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins, could help to prevent the onsite of the neurodegenerative disease. ... Read More...

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Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Could Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2018

Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.... Read More...

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Are Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Associated With Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk?

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2016

Study reveals statins are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, but the reduction of risk varied by race, ethnicity and statin type.... Read More...

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Statins May Curb Effects of Stress in the Womb

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2016

A new study reports statins could help protect the hearts of babies while in the womb from maternal stress.... Read More...

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High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2016

According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.... Read More...

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Heart Disease Risk Lowered in Sleep Apnea Patients With Statins

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 6, 2016

A new study reports statins can protect blood vessels from a substance that causes inflammation.... Read More...

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Statins Reverse Learning Disabilities Caused by Genetic Disorder

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2014

A new study reports statins may reverse learning deficits caused by a genetic mutation in Noonan syndrome.... Read More...

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New Review Finds Statin Use Not Linked to a Decline in Cognitive Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2013

According to a comprehensive systematic review, available evidence does not support an association between statins and cognitive decline. ... Read More...

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