Cholesterol:
The role of statins
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Statins lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver. Learn more about the popular statin drugs, their effects, and possible side effects.
Vincent J. Tamuzza, MD
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10/19/2007
Good simple breakdown of information. Has good links (words in blue) that you can go to, to find out more about complimentary information. Also has a glossery to explain the words you don't understand, very nice.
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