BMJ 2006;333 (11 November), doi:10.1136/bmj.333.7576.0-b
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Statin use does not reduce severity of pneumonia
Statins are not associated with reduced mortality or fewer intensive care admissions in patients with community acquired pneumonia say Majumdar and colleagues (10.1136/bmj.38992.565972.7C). In this prospective study of 3415 adult patients with pneumonia admitted to six hospitals over a two year period, researchers recorded patients' medication at presentation and determined the association between statin use and illness outcome. Unadjusted data suggested a 20% reduction in adverse outcomes in statin users, but after adjusting for confounders statin use was associated with a 10% poorer outcome.
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