IDSA: Statins May Lower Risk of Flu Death (CME/CE)

Courtesy MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Fri, 10/30/2009 - 08:07

PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Chalk up another possible benefit of cholesterol-lowering statins -- they may reduce the chance of dying if you get the flu.


 

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