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Diabetogenic Effect of Statins: A Double-Edged Sword?

Statins are widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering agents, which have been demonstrated to significantly reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, recent trials have reported that statins cause worsening of hyperglycemia and increase the risk of new-onset diabetes. The association betw...

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Autores principales: Yoon, Ji Sung, Lee, Hyoung Woo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Diabetes Association 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3881325/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24404512
http://dx.doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2013.37.6.415