Statins, news, and nuance

BMJ. 2016 Jun 28:353:i3379. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i3379.

Author

Gary Schwitzer¹

Affiliation

¹ University of Minnesota School of Public Health, 2221 University Avenue, SE, 350 University Office Plaza, Minneapolis MN 55414-3078, USA.

Abstract

Journalism that exposes the public to ongoing controversies in science should be nurtured

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Attitude of Health Personnel
Cardiovascular Diseases* / prevention & control
Cardiovascular Diseases* / psychology
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Medication Adherence / psychology
Medication Therapy Management / trends*
Patient Preference / psychology*
Social Media

Substances

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors