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Statins Associated With Increased Progression of AMD, but Caution Is Urged
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Title Statins Associated With Increased Progression of AMD, but Caution Is Urged
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573810?src=rss
Description A new study shows that the use of statins is associated with the progression of age-related macular degeneration, but the authors urge caution, saying that other causes may be the reason for the findings. Medscape Medical News
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Date May 1, 2008
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