Nervous System Drugs Linked To Leukemia
(DrEddyClinic News) Women who take some forms of antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs during pregnancy greatly increase the risk that their children will develop leukemia, according to a new Canadian study.At the same time, the research suggests that the risk of the most common form of childhood cancer can be virtually eliminated by taking folic acid supplements during pregnancyhttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=42.
The findings show that taking central nervous system depressants -- a category that consists of a wide range of drugs including barbiturates like Seconal, anti-anxiety drugs like Valium, and sleeping pills like Halcion and not allowed -- while pregnant leads to a six-fold increase in a child's risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Those drugs are all used to help treat depression http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=109.
"If you can avoid these drugs during pregnancy, you should," said Claire Infante-Rivard, a professor of epidemiology at McGill University in Montreal and one of the study's authors.
But she cautioned that the dangers of women stopping psychiatric treatment abruptly are significant and any decision about medications should be made in conjunction with a physician.
"This data is concerning, but we have to be measured in our response," Dr. Infante-Rivard said.
The study, published in the medical journal Cancer Causes and Control, found that an alarmingly high number of women -- one in seven -- take drugs during pregnancy that can harm the fetus.
These so-called teratogenic drugs include CNS antidepressants, epileptic drugs, immunosuppressants, oral contraceptives, anti-nausea drugs and a number of illicit drugs http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=65.
The data show that antidepressants, by far, pose the greatest risk. That is likely because the childhood cancer acute lymphoblastic leukemia http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=78 tends to originate in the central nervous system.
The study did not look specifically at selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a newer class of antidepressants. Earlier this year, Health Canada warned pregnant women that taking SSRIs during pregnancy could cause serious side effects in newborns.
The new research, however, showed that pregnant women who take anti-inflammatories -- a class of drugs that includes Advil, Motrin and dozens of other prescription and non-prescription drugs -- also see the risk of their child developing leukemia rise substantially. These drugs are not currently considered teratogenic.
Dr. Infante-Rivard warned, however, that the data have to be interpreted with caution. "The numbers are very small so we have to be careful. But we really should be doing further research," she said.
The study was conducted among the mothers of 780 children born with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the province of Quebec between 1980 and 2000. Their drug use during pregnancy was compared to that of a similar number of women whose children did not develop the disease.
ALL, as it is known, is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian children. There are about 250 cases a year in Canada, about 20 per cent of all childhood cancers http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=15.
To date, little is known about its causes, except that it can be caused by in utero exposure to X-rays and that children born with Down syndrome are predisposed to developing that type of cancer. But the new research suggests that taking drugs like antidepressants may be a significant factor.
The new study also offers hope that women can greatly reduce the odds that their child will develop leukemia by taking cheap folic acid supplements.
It is recommended that all women of childbearing age take folic acid (a synthetic version of vitamin B-9), a micronutrient that is essential to early neurological development of the fetus.
Getting adequate folic acid during pregnancy, meaning at least 0.4 milligrams daily, can virtually eliminate the risk that a baby will be born with a neural tube defect like spina bifida, and greatly reduces the risk of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
Folic acid is also believed to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
The new study suggests that ALL should be added to the list of conditions that folic acid supplementation can prevent.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Can NSAIDs Cut Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Older Women?
Can NSAIDs Cut Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Older Women?
(DrEddyClinic News) -- Older women who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- such as aspirin or ibuprofen -- appear to have a lower risk of death from colorectal cancer than women who don't use these medications, a large new study suggests.
Women who reported using these drugs, called NSAIDs, at the beginning of the study and three years later had a roughly 30 percent lower rate of death from colorectal cancer than women who did not take the drugs, or women who took them at only one of these two points in time, according to an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) news release.
"Our results suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use is associated with lower colorectal cancer http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/cc/colorectalcancer.php mortality among postmenopausal women who use these medications more consistently and for longer periods of time," Anna Coghill, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said in the news release.
In the study, researchers examined the use of aspirin and non-aspirin NSAIDs among more than 160,000 postmenopausal women in relation to deaths from colorectal cancer.
Study participants were enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative, which "represents a large and well-characterized cohort [group] of postmenopausal women, and the medication data collected in this cohort made it possible for us to investigate multiple types, durations and strengths of NSAID use," Coghill explained.
The researchers confirmed 2,119 cases of colorectal cancer and 492 deaths due to the disease.
"The results of our study help to further clarify the importance of different durations of NSAID use over time for the risk for dying from colorectal cancer," Coghill noted in the news release.
While the study found an association between NSAID use and a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, it did not prove a cause-and-effect.
The findings were slated for presentation on Sunday at the AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, in Boston.
Experts say that for studies presented at medical meetings, data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
More information
The U.S. National Cancer Institute has more about colon and rectal cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/cc/colorectalcancer.php
(DrEddyClinic News) -- Older women who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- such as aspirin or ibuprofen -- appear to have a lower risk of death from colorectal cancer than women who don't use these medications, a large new study suggests.
Women who reported using these drugs, called NSAIDs, at the beginning of the study and three years later had a roughly 30 percent lower rate of death from colorectal cancer than women who did not take the drugs, or women who took them at only one of these two points in time, according to an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) news release.
"Our results suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use is associated with lower colorectal cancer http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/cc/colorectalcancer.php mortality among postmenopausal women who use these medications more consistently and for longer periods of time," Anna Coghill, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said in the news release.
In the study, researchers examined the use of aspirin and non-aspirin NSAIDs among more than 160,000 postmenopausal women in relation to deaths from colorectal cancer.
Study participants were enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative, which "represents a large and well-characterized cohort [group] of postmenopausal women, and the medication data collected in this cohort made it possible for us to investigate multiple types, durations and strengths of NSAID use," Coghill explained.
The researchers confirmed 2,119 cases of colorectal cancer and 492 deaths due to the disease.
"The results of our study help to further clarify the importance of different durations of NSAID use over time for the risk for dying from colorectal cancer," Coghill noted in the news release.
While the study found an association between NSAID use and a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, it did not prove a cause-and-effect.
The findings were slated for presentation on Sunday at the AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, in Boston.
Experts say that for studies presented at medical meetings, data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
More information
The U.S. National Cancer Institute has more about colon and rectal cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/cc/colorectalcancer.php
Colon Cancer and Early Detection
Colon Cancer and Early Detection
iFOB Home Test Kits, Now Available From DrFuhrman.com
Early Detection
(DrEddyClinic News) Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. It is also the most preventable cancer through early detection and proper diet. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected in its earliest (non-cancerous) stages. Non-cancerous polyps can be detected and easily removed via a colonoscopy many years before they might morph into cancer. Furthermore, the screening for colon cancer need not expose people to radiation or needless surgeries.
The latest tool in the fight against colon cancer is the highly sensitive, stool screening method called iFOB (immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood) tests. This new test can detect even a very tiny amount of blood leakage from adenomas polyps, villous adenomas, and dysplastic polyps, thus detecting lesions in the colon before they become cancer.
Medical studies reveal that traditional stool guaiac (hemocult) tests commonly performed by physicians are not sensitive enough to detect very small amounts of blood in the stool and, therefore, are no longer recommended. Colonoscopies are somewhat invasive and only indicated once every 10 years for people over 50. As a result, there are many missed opportunities for early detection and prevention. iFOB tests are sensitive to even minute amounts of blood in the stool and much more accurate than traditional tests. They are non-invasive, convenient and simple to do without dietary restrictions. Learn more.
Dr. Fuhrman recommends annual screening with iFOB tests for people over the age of 50. In addition to detecting early signs of colorectal cancer, the results can indicate a number of gastrointestinal disorders, including:
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's
• Diverticulitis or angiodysplasia of the colon
• Non-cancerous polyps
• Occult bleeding of the GI tract from aspirin or other drugs
• Bleeding hemorrhoids or fissures
Since these test kits are not commonly available at doctor offices throughout the country, and it could take years before the mainstream catches up to the science, we are making them available at DrFuhrman.com.
Proper Nutrition is Still the Cornerstone of Prevention
As one of the nation's leading experts in nutritional medicine, Dr. Fuhrman advocates a high nutrient diet-style to dramatically lower the risk of all cancers. In particular, he recommends avoiding these foods to reduce the risk of colon cancer:
• Red & Processed meats (including luncheon, barbequed, smoked, and pickled meats)
• Salt
• Sugar & white flour
• Other refined & processed foods
Keep in mind, the key dietary strategy for preventing cancer of the large bowel is increasing your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits while decreasing your consumption of animal products and processed foods. The evidence now is undeniable that eating more green vegetables is protective against cancers of the colon and rectum, lung and prostate. Cruciferous vegetables (the cabbage and broccoli family) are simply the most powerful weapon against all forms of cancer and especially colorectal cancer.
The first step to win the war on cancer is to protect yourself . . . . perform annual iFOB screenings, if you are over the age of 50, and Eat For Health!
iFOB Home Test Kits, Now Available From DrFuhrman.com
Early Detection
(DrEddyClinic News) Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. It is also the most preventable cancer through early detection and proper diet. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected in its earliest (non-cancerous) stages. Non-cancerous polyps can be detected and easily removed via a colonoscopy many years before they might morph into cancer. Furthermore, the screening for colon cancer need not expose people to radiation or needless surgeries.
The latest tool in the fight against colon cancer is the highly sensitive, stool screening method called iFOB (immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood) tests. This new test can detect even a very tiny amount of blood leakage from adenomas polyps, villous adenomas, and dysplastic polyps, thus detecting lesions in the colon before they become cancer.
Medical studies reveal that traditional stool guaiac (hemocult) tests commonly performed by physicians are not sensitive enough to detect very small amounts of blood in the stool and, therefore, are no longer recommended. Colonoscopies are somewhat invasive and only indicated once every 10 years for people over 50. As a result, there are many missed opportunities for early detection and prevention. iFOB tests are sensitive to even minute amounts of blood in the stool and much more accurate than traditional tests. They are non-invasive, convenient and simple to do without dietary restrictions. Learn more.
Dr. Fuhrman recommends annual screening with iFOB tests for people over the age of 50. In addition to detecting early signs of colorectal cancer, the results can indicate a number of gastrointestinal disorders, including:
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's
• Diverticulitis or angiodysplasia of the colon
• Non-cancerous polyps
• Occult bleeding of the GI tract from aspirin or other drugs
• Bleeding hemorrhoids or fissures
Since these test kits are not commonly available at doctor offices throughout the country, and it could take years before the mainstream catches up to the science, we are making them available at DrFuhrman.com.
Proper Nutrition is Still the Cornerstone of Prevention
As one of the nation's leading experts in nutritional medicine, Dr. Fuhrman advocates a high nutrient diet-style to dramatically lower the risk of all cancers. In particular, he recommends avoiding these foods to reduce the risk of colon cancer:
• Red & Processed meats (including luncheon, barbequed, smoked, and pickled meats)
• Salt
• Sugar & white flour
• Other refined & processed foods
Keep in mind, the key dietary strategy for preventing cancer of the large bowel is increasing your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits while decreasing your consumption of animal products and processed foods. The evidence now is undeniable that eating more green vegetables is protective against cancers of the colon and rectum, lung and prostate. Cruciferous vegetables (the cabbage and broccoli family) are simply the most powerful weapon against all forms of cancer and especially colorectal cancer.
The first step to win the war on cancer is to protect yourself . . . . perform annual iFOB screenings, if you are over the age of 50, and Eat For Health!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
A Sunny Treatment for Alzheimer's
A Sunny Treatment for Alzheimer's
(DrEddyClinic News) Over the course of a small study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin uncovered strong links between low levels of vitamin D in Alzheimer's patients and poor outcomes on cognitive tests.
Scientists launched the study after family members of Alzheimer's patients who were treated with large doses of prescription vitamin D http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33209 reported that they were acting and performing better than before.
Researchers believe that optimal vitamin D levels may enhance the amount of important chemicals in the brain and protect brain cells.
Other recent studies have indicated that vitamin D and sunlight exposure http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34875 can substantially reduce the risk of cancer, the flu, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and neurological disorders. Vitamin D http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33872 plays a role in the activation of at least 100 genes, many of which are involved in disease prevention.
Sources:
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics January 8, 2007
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003986106005091
(DrEddyClinic News) Over the course of a small study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin uncovered strong links between low levels of vitamin D in Alzheimer's patients and poor outcomes on cognitive tests.
Scientists launched the study after family members of Alzheimer's patients who were treated with large doses of prescription vitamin D http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33209 reported that they were acting and performing better than before.
Researchers believe that optimal vitamin D levels may enhance the amount of important chemicals in the brain and protect brain cells.
Other recent studies have indicated that vitamin D and sunlight exposure http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34875 can substantially reduce the risk of cancer, the flu, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and neurological disorders. Vitamin D http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33872 plays a role in the activation of at least 100 genes, many of which are involved in disease prevention.
Sources:
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics January 8, 2007
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003986106005091
Friday, September 23, 2016
Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use it to flavor smoothies or add a cashew cream layer to parfaits. It even works wonders for thickening soup. Cashew cream makes a delicious, vegan-friendly mayonnaise substitute and can be used to make spreadable vegan cheese. I make cashew cream nearly every single week. Today, I’ll show you how to make the best sweet cashew cream you’ve ever had. This raw, vegan, raspberry vanilla cashew cream is as nutritious as it is tasty. Even better, this recipe requires no cooking! All you need is a blender.
Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Nutrition Facts
Prep time: overnight
“Cook” time: 5 minutes
Makes: 3-4 cups of cream
Serves: 2-4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
When selecting ingredients, choose raw, organic, fair-trade, and locally-sourced food http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33329 options whenever possible.
Directions
Enjoy Your Delicious Cashew Cream
Cashew cream can be enjoyed in a number of ways. No matter how you choose to serve yours, it’s an excellent, nutritious snack with all the benefits of organic food http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33430. This recipe has the additional benefit of being made from cashews— a nutritious little nut. Let’s take a closer look at what makes cashews so good for your body.
Cashew Nutrition: What Really Makes Cashews Great
Cashews are delicious and offer impressive nutritional benefits. Below are just some of the essential vitamins and minerals found in cashews.[1]
Minerals in Cashews
Vitamins in Cashews
Cashews also contain arginine, an a-amino acid necessary for the biosynthesis of protein.[2] They have carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect the skin and eyes from light damage.[3] Athletes love cashews because they support natural energy production http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=32106, have the highest carbohydrate content of all nuts[4], and are a great source of antioxidants.[5] Cashew cream is not just delicious, it’s good for you. You may have heard that cashews are high in fat. That's true, but to leave it at that is a bit misleading. There are good fats (monounsaturated) and bad fats (saturated). Cashews are a source of monounsaturated fats.[6] Monounsaturated fats seem to help reduce the rate of coronary heart disease[7] and are a great heart-healthy addition to your diet. Cashews encourage normal blood pressure[8] and promote healthy cholesterol levels.[9] Cashews are more than a tasty treat. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe even more now that you see exactly how nutritious these delicious nuts http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33279 really are! Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Read more
Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use it to flavor smoothies or add a cashew cream layer to parfaits. It even works wonders for thickening soup. Cashew cream makes a delicious, vegan-friendly mayonnaise substitute and can be used to make spreadable vegan cheese. I make cashew cream nearly every single week. Today, I’ll show you how to make the best sweet cashew cream you’ve ever had. This raw, vegan, raspberry vanilla cashew cream is as nutritious as it is tasty. Even better, this recipe requires no cooking! All you need is a blender.
Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Nutrition Facts
Prep time: overnight
“Cook” time: 5 minutes
Makes: 3-4 cups of cream
Serves: 2-4 people
Equipment
- Medium sized bowl
Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw, whole organic cashews
½ cup organic, unsweetened cashew milk
2 tbs raw agave (or substitute raw, organic maple syrup)
1 tsp organic, fair-trade vanilla bourbon extract
¾ cup fresh organic raspberries
Pinch of Himalayan Crystal Salt http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33408 to taste
When selecting ingredients, choose raw, organic, fair-trade, and locally-sourced food http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33329 options whenever possible.
Directions
- Soak the cashews in distilled water overnight, making sure they are all completely submerged. This will soften them and make the next steps much easier.
Drain the water from your cashews.
Add cashews, agave, bourbon extract, raspberries, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cashew milk to blender. Be sure to add only 2 tablespoons of cashew milk at this point. Save the rest for later.
Turn blender on low.
Slowly increase blender speed from low to high. Each time you move to the next setting, add another 2 tablespoons of cashew milk. Change settings according to consistency.
Occasionally turn off blender and scrape the sides with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
Once you’ve added all your cashew milk, run your blender on its highest setting for 1-2 minutes.
Your cashew cream should thicken. You’re done when its consistency is similar to Greek yogurt.
Enjoy Your Delicious Cashew Cream
Cashew cream can be enjoyed in a number of ways. No matter how you choose to serve yours, it’s an excellent, nutritious snack with all the benefits of organic food http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33430. This recipe has the additional benefit of being made from cashews— a nutritious little nut. Let’s take a closer look at what makes cashews so good for your body.
Cashew Nutrition: What Really Makes Cashews Great
Cashews are delicious and offer impressive nutritional benefits. Below are just some of the essential vitamins and minerals found in cashews.[1]
Minerals in Cashews
- Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc
Vitamins in Cashews
- Vitamin C
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
Cashews also contain arginine, an a-amino acid necessary for the biosynthesis of protein.[2] They have carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect the skin and eyes from light damage.[3] Athletes love cashews because they support natural energy production http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=32106, have the highest carbohydrate content of all nuts[4], and are a great source of antioxidants.[5] Cashew cream is not just delicious, it’s good for you. You may have heard that cashews are high in fat. That's true, but to leave it at that is a bit misleading. There are good fats (monounsaturated) and bad fats (saturated). Cashews are a source of monounsaturated fats.[6] Monounsaturated fats seem to help reduce the rate of coronary heart disease[7] and are a great heart-healthy addition to your diet. Cashews encourage normal blood pressure[8] and promote healthy cholesterol levels.[9] Cashews are more than a tasty treat. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe even more now that you see exactly how nutritious these delicious nuts http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33279 really are! Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Read more
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
(DrEddyClinic News) -- Supervised physical therapy is better than regular "wait-and-see" care for patients with a certain type of severe knee pain, according to research that suggests it reduces pain and improves function more effectively.
The findings, which are published in the Oct. 21 online edition of BMJ, examine patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common condition that causes pain in the front of the knee during and after exercise.
Women are more likely to develop the condition than men, and people usually start having symptoms when they're teenagers, the study authors noted.
Doctors often advise patients to rest when they experience pain and avoid doing things that trigger pain. This is referred to as a wait-and-see approach.
In the new study, Dutch researchers sought to confirm previous findings that suggested conflicting results about the link between physical therapy and improvement in function, and only limited evidence that therapy would reduce pain. Read more
(DrEddyClinic News) -- Supervised physical therapy is better than regular "wait-and-see" care for patients with a certain type of severe knee pain, according to research that suggests it reduces pain and improves function more effectively.
The findings, which are published in the Oct. 21 online edition of BMJ, examine patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common condition that causes pain in the front of the knee during and after exercise.
Women are more likely to develop the condition than men, and people usually start having symptoms when they're teenagers, the study authors noted.
Doctors often advise patients to rest when they experience pain and avoid doing things that trigger pain. This is referred to as a wait-and-see approach.
In the new study, Dutch researchers sought to confirm previous findings that suggested conflicting results about the link between physical therapy and improvement in function, and only limited evidence that therapy would reduce pain. Read more
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Statins prove useless, ineffective in children with lupus
Statins prove useless, ineffective in children with lupus
The push to expand the market for statin drugs has hit a major roadblock. A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology has revealed that the "preventive" administration of statin drugs does nothing to prevent children with lupus from developing atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty material in arteries that leads to heart attack and stroke.
It is assumed by many in mainstream medicine that statin drugs are the cure-all for preventing heart disease, with some having even gone so far as to suggest that the cholesterol-lowering drugs be handed out for free with fast food meals (http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=23830). But the new study out of Duke University Medical Center verifies that giving them to kids with lupus provides no benefit.
"We thought every child with lupus should routinely be put on statins http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=35789," said Laura Schanberg, M.D., a professor of pediatrics at Duke. "This study proves that's not the case."
For the study, researchers evaluated 221 participants with pediatric lupus http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/ll/lupus.php over the course of three years, giving one portion of the group atorvastatin (Lipitor) and the other a placebo. The team used ultrasound imaging to monitor the progression of arterial wall thickening, inflammation, blood lipid levels, and lupus disease status, and found that statins did not work as intended to prevent the onset of heart disease.
"There are rare long-term risks associated with statins that outweigh the risks of using them routinely without proof of clinically significant benefit," Schanberg went on to say. "[W]e showed that statins should not be routinely prescribed to children http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=41 with lupus."
To learn more about the dangers and side effects of statin drugs, visit: http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=11471
Source of the story included:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-11/dumc-sdp110510.php
Read more
The push to expand the market for statin drugs has hit a major roadblock. A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology has revealed that the "preventive" administration of statin drugs does nothing to prevent children with lupus from developing atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty material in arteries that leads to heart attack and stroke.
It is assumed by many in mainstream medicine that statin drugs are the cure-all for preventing heart disease, with some having even gone so far as to suggest that the cholesterol-lowering drugs be handed out for free with fast food meals (http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=23830). But the new study out of Duke University Medical Center verifies that giving them to kids with lupus provides no benefit.
"We thought every child with lupus should routinely be put on statins http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=35789," said Laura Schanberg, M.D., a professor of pediatrics at Duke. "This study proves that's not the case."
For the study, researchers evaluated 221 participants with pediatric lupus http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/ll/lupus.php over the course of three years, giving one portion of the group atorvastatin (Lipitor) and the other a placebo. The team used ultrasound imaging to monitor the progression of arterial wall thickening, inflammation, blood lipid levels, and lupus disease status, and found that statins did not work as intended to prevent the onset of heart disease.
"There are rare long-term risks associated with statins that outweigh the risks of using them routinely without proof of clinically significant benefit," Schanberg went on to say. "[W]e showed that statins should not be routinely prescribed to children http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=41 with lupus."
To learn more about the dangers and side effects of statin drugs, visit: http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=11471
Source of the story included:
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-11/dumc-sdp110510.php
Read more
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