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An investigation into the relationship between statins and cancer using population-based data.

Authors :
Melvin, Jennifer C.
Garmo, Hans
Daniel, Rhian
Shanmugalingam, Thurkaa
Stattin, Pär
Häggström, Christel
Rudman, Sarah
Holmberg, Lars
Van Hemelrijck, Mieke
Source :
BJU International; Nov2015, Vol. 116 Issue 5, p681-683, 3p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the study regarding the relationship and effect of cardiovascular agents statins on prostate cancer through causal inference methods. Topics discussed include the impact of disease severity on the prescription of statins, the association of cholesterol on cancer death, and the effect of administration of statins after prostate cancer diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14644096
Volume :
116
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BJU International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110221848
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12935