NewsFRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGYFriday, April 17, 2026 · April 17, 2026
The effect of statins on the survival of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a meta-analysis.
WHY IT MATTERS
Recent peer-reviewed research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) that may be relevant for patients and caregivers.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with limited disease-modifying therapies and a poor overall prognosis. Statins, are commonly used for dyslipidemia, and have been proposed to exert cholesterol-independent actions including anti-inflammatory and potential...
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