The Lancet: November 23, 2007

Statins are safe, well tolerated, and have a proven impact on cardiovascular disease, concludes a Review, discussed in this week's podcast by author Jane Armitage, from the University of Oxford, UK . Given at standard daily doses, statins typically reduce blood concentrations of LDL cholesterol by around 30-45% Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitter.com/thelancet https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://link...

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Jessamy Bagenal, Chloe Wilson, and Callum Davidson—editors at The Lancet—and Gavin Cleaver, The Lancet Group’s Audio Producer, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers topics that advance the field of medical research, from exploring treatments to examining drug trials, public health outbreaks to surgical techniques, and more.