Dr. Barry Dworkin

Are US statin guidelines being too inclusive and leading to overtreatment?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 25, 2013

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It’s time to question the new guidelines on cholesterol drugs

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Should people at low risk of cardiovascular disease take a statin?

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