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STATINS

November 13, 2016-The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recom-mendation statement on statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. The Task Force found that statin use is beneficial for some people ages 40 to 75 years who are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but did not find enough evidence to recommend for or against statin use for people older than age 75 years.

Research Corner: December ’s Top 20 Hot Topics

1: Murphy E, et al. Palliative care interventions in advanced dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;12:CD011513. PMID: 27911489.

2: Marijon E, et al. Warning Symptoms Are Associated With Survival From Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Ann Intern Med. 2016; 164(1):23-9. PMID: 26720493. 

3: Kwok JY, et al. Effects of mind-body exercises on the physiological a nd psychosocia l we ll-being of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A systematic 

review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2016;29:121- 131. PMID: 27912936. 

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