Statin use was modestly associated with reductions in all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction and stroke, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
Researchers said the findings question the strength of the association between statin-induced LDL lowering and cardiovascular outcomes. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
Another top story was about disparities in maternity leave among women cardiologists, more than half of whom said that pregnancy had a negative impact on their career.
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Meta-analysis questions strength