Assessment of effect modification of statins on new-onset diabetes based on various medical backgrounds: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the association between statin use and new-onset diabetes in clinical settings and to assess its effect modification (heterogeneity) among patients with various medical histories and current medications. Methods In a total of 12,177 Japane...

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Main Authors: Keiko Yamazaki, Yasuo Takahashi, Kotoe Teduka, Tomohiro Nakayama, Yayoi Nishida, Satoshi Asai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-019-0314-x