Ascites—the buildup of liquid in the belly—may be doing more than causing discomfort. A Duke University School of Medicine ...

The major finding is the CV benefit. Fibrates seem to be much more potent in people with kidney disease, and this is important. Thus, overall, the results suggest that fibrates could be used more ...

Background Fibrates has been extensively used to improve plasma lipid levels and prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the effect of fibrates on stroke is unclear at the present time. We ...

Zetia (ezetimibe) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for certain forms of high cholesterol in adults and some children. Zetia has interactions with some other drugs. Examples include ...

The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a ...

Fibrate use was associated with new onset CKD, but a lower risk for kidney failure. Fibrate therapy may lower the risks of mortality and progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), despite raising ...

In a real-world Japanese study, recent fibrate use was associated with decreased odds of MACE among patients with CKD. Recent fibrate use is associated with reduced risks for major adverse ...

Levels of triglycerides are routinely measured as part of a preventive cardiology work-up and lowering triglycerides with several classes of drugs is common medical practice. Yet, in a major ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HealthyWomen has filed a petition asking the FDA to require changes to the labeling of fenofibrates. The ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - New evidence suggests the same drugs that help reduce levels of artery-clogging cholesterol might prevent nerve damage brought on by diabetes, Australian researchers said on Friday ...

Livalo (pitavastatin) is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in certain adults and children. Livalo has interactions with some other drugs. Examples include other ...