Persistence with Statins and Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Persistence with Statins and Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Cohort Study
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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The beneficial effects of statins in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been suggested previously, but it is unclear whether statins may prevent its development. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to explore whether persistent use of statins is associated with onset of RA.
The computerized medical databases of a large health organization...
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Persistence with Statins and Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Cohort Study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288843773
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288843773
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1549-1676,1549-1277
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1549-1676
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10.1371/journal.pmed.1000336