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Statins, Rhabdomyolysis, and the FDA

The 6 articles in the December 1, 2004, issue of JAMA represent a detailed overview of drug safety in the United States. The withdrawal of cerivastatin reflects the current situation, and problems with antidepressants in youngsters and, more recently, the identification of adverse reactions with the 3 Cox-2 inhibitors, raise important questions regarding the ability of the FDA to effectively police adverse drug reactions after release of a drug.

Niacin Plus Statins For Low HDL

The addition of niacin to patients with known coronary artery disease on statins raised HDL cholesterol and reduced atherosclerosis progression.

Left Ventricular Remodeling With Chronic Right Ventricular Apical Pacing

Chronic apical right ventricular pacing in patients with congenital heart block is associated with late findings consistent with deleterious left ventricular remodeling.