Statin users may be 50% less likely to die in hospital from severe COVID-19

[NamMedevac 70]

Statin users 50% less likely to die from severe COVID-19 (medicalnewstoday.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 8, 2021 by NamMedevac 70

[NamMedevac 70]

When I posted the url the whole article appeared in large print.  Sorry about that. Cheers

[Barbaraok]

Not surprising, blood thinners and BP meds also reduce the incidence of severe symptoms , need for ventilators, etc.  Anything that helps with the inflammatory response seems to reduce risks of severe complications.

[Kirk W]

8 hours ago, NamMedevac 70 said:

When I posted the url the whole article appeared in large print.

You probably put the URL into the "other media" section on the lower left in place of using a link at the top of the page. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/statin-users-50-less-likely-to-die-in-hospital-from-severe-covid-19

[whj469]

I guess I should be happy? I have been taking them for years.

[NamMedevac 70]

Well this is certainly a good new article for those of us that have had to take statins for years for high cholesterol and/or heart disease in case we get covid and the studies SUGGEST may prevent me from getting C virus along with vaccine, mask, etc. so yes I am a happy camper and I feel sorry for those who aren't.  Too bad. 

P.S. Years ago I read medical news of other health benefits of statins but others will have to do  own their own research.  This may be new news to others but I first heard about it at a news conference in 2020. I do enjoy getting off my couch and looking for good news.

Edited March 7, 2021 by NamMedevac 70

[Barbaraok]

All that we have learned during the past year about how to treat the disease has helped in lowering number of deaths.   Trying to stay ahead of the inflammatory process is important, as is NOT putting people on ventilators for as long as possible.