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- Title
Statins are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease regardless of lipophilicity. The Rotterdam Study.
- Authors
Haag, M D M; Hofman, A; Koudstaal, P J; Stricker, B H C; Breteler, M M B
- Abstract
Cross-sectional reports suggest that statin users are less likely to have Alzheimer disease (AD). Prospective studies have provided inconsistent evidence. Moreover, it is unclear whether the association differs for lipophilic statins, those that could more easily pass the blood-brain barrier and hydrophilic statins.
- Publication
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 2009, Vol 80, Issue 1, p13
- ISSN
1468-330X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/jnnp.2008.150433