Kidney Disease Seen with Long-term Statin Use
Higher Incidence Of Kidney Disease Seen. An eight-year retrospective study with a median 6.4-year follow-up has associated long-term statin use with an increased risk of kidney disease Statin users, compared with case-matched controls who did not use statins, showed a 30 to 36 percent greater prevalence of kidney disease … [Read more...] about Kidney Disease Seen with Long-term Statin Use
Study: Increased Kidney Disease Associated with Long-Term Statin Use
A large, lengthy study has found that long-term statin use is tied to an increased risk of kidney disease. The retrospective study was eight years in length with a median 6.4-year follow-up and involved an analysis of a large number of healthcare insurance plan members. The study appears in the December 1, 2015 American Journal of … [Read more...] about Study: Increased Kidney Disease Associated with Long-Term Statin Use
Long-term Protease Inhibitor Use May Increase Diabetes Risk
Protease Inhibitor Increase The Risk Of Diabetes. Recent study findings show that patients with HIV infections who use a protease inhibitor regimen for an extended period to treat HIV may increase their risk for diabetes. The study, to appear in the journal Diabetic Medicine, examines data on 6,816 patients with HIV infection at … [Read more...] about Long-term Protease Inhibitor Use May Increase Diabetes Risk
Study Finds Bisphosphonate Fracture Risk Increases with Longer Use
Fractures Risk With Longer Use Of Bisphosphonate. For the second time in a week, a new study is raising serious concerns about long-term use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonates. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, confirmed a link between atypical thigh fractures and bisphosphonates, finding that the risk for … [Read more...] about Study Finds Bisphosphonate Fracture Risk Increases with Longer Use
Regular Tylenol Use May Increase Blood Cancer Risk
Tylenol Increase Blood Cancer Risk. People taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, including Fosamax, should ask their doctors about a drug holiday, experts say. The recommendation was prompted by recent findings that long-term use of bisphosphonates could be associated with atypical thigh fractures. "This is a change, … [Read more...] about Regular Tylenol Use May Increase Blood Cancer Risk
Cancer Society Issues Hormone Therapy Warning
Hormone Therapy Long Term Use Risks. The Canadian Cancer Society is urging women to avoid combination hormone replacement therapy, saying the drug poses a real increase in the incidence of breast cancer among long-term users. The warning is meant to clarify confusing messages about the risks and benefits of the therapy, which has … [Read more...] about Cancer Society Issues Hormone Therapy Warning
Limited Hormone Therapy Cancer Risk
Hormone Therapy Can Cause Breast Cancer. Women receiving short-term combined hormone replacement therapy to combat symptoms of menopause may be at a higher risk for developing breast cancer, according to a study published today. Previous studies have indicated increased breast cancer risks with long-term use of the … [Read more...] about Limited Hormone Therapy Cancer Risk
