Surgical Techniques
Statins Reduce Rejection in Lung Transplant Patients
A study has found that statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, can dramatically reduce mild-to-severe tissue rejection and also lower the potential for cirrhosis, improve pulmonary function, and increase longevity in lung transplant patients. More...19 May 2003
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