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Title
Statins and associated risk of pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Authors
Kwok, Chun Shing; Yeong, Jessica Ka-Yan; Turner, Richard M; Cavallazzi, Rodrigo; Singh, Sonal; Loke, Yoon Kong
Abstract
Statins have potential anti-inflammatory effects, but the association between statin use and lower incidence of pneumonia is unclear. We have therefore performed a systematic review on the risk of pneumonia in statin users versus non-users.
Publication
European journal of clinical pharmacology, 2012, Vol 68, Issue 5, p747