Monday, April 14, 2008

Statins

In the wake of the Vytorin controversy, another article has come out add just another reason why they should put statins in the water.

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/168/7/721?etoc

Bottom line, not only do Statins improve the lipid profile of people, but they also modestly lower blood pressure (systolic and the dreaded high diastolic as well).

Trial Registration:  clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00330980

First Shot

Magpie at Byron Bay.
I shot this picture at Byron Bay, Australia: one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Here I am with Louise at Brisbane's own Mt. Coot-tha; camera facing East towards the city.