David Diamond, University of South Florida (USF Health) (IMAGE)

University of South Florida (USF Health)

David Diamond, University of South Florida (USF Health)

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Statin advocates have created the appearance that cholesterol-lowering drugs are wonder drugs that have substantially reduced cardiovascular disease outcomes by using 'relative risk,' a statistical tool that amplifies the miniscule beneficial effects of statins.

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