No additional protection against cardiovascular events was gained by achieving LDL-C of 70 mg/dL or less in a large group of patients with pre-existing ischemic heart disease, according to a large new study. Find out how the Israeli research could change the focus on statin treatment intensification.

Project Seeks to Include Medication Purpose
on Prescriptions

In the effort to make patients more knowledgeable about their healthcare, one key piece of information appears to be missing: the reason for a prescription. A recent perspective article urges that the purpose of the medication be included, and federal funding is being used to determine how to do that. Here are the details.