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Researchers find cholesterol-lowering drugs have no effect on kidney function

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University of Iowa researchers find cholesterol-lowering drugs have no effect on kidney function.

Statins are commonly prescribed to older adults to help lower the risk of heart disease.

They suggest that "the decision to use a statin for other indications should not be limited by concerns related to potential kidney harm".

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