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Tendon Problems a Possible Adverse Effect of Statin Therapy
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Title Tendon Problems a Possible Adverse Effect of Statin Therapy
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571031?src=rss
Description Researchers suggest that clinicians be aware of the possibility of tendinous complications, including tendonitis and even tendon rupture, in patients who take statins. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Mar 6, 2008
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