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The anti-inflammatory properties of simvastatin can benefit statin-naïve rheumatoid arthritis patients with associated risks for cardiovascular disease

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 57 , issue 1, pages: 28–30

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2014.995919

Author(s): AO KomolafeDepartment of Pharmacology, South Africa, MMTM AllyDepartment of Internal Medicine, South Africa, JJ Van TonderDepartment of Pharmacology, South Africa, OBW GreeffDepartment of Pharmacology, South Africa,

Keywords: anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular disease, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), rheumatoid arthritis, statins,

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Background: The anti-inflammatory properties of statins are well documented. The aim of this study was to determine if statins may offer therapeutic benefits in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients that are also at risk for cardiovascular disease.

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