Iowa researchers study effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs on kidney function
Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, have no effect on kidney function, a research team led by the University of Iowa has found. The research team, led by clinical professors Michelle Fravel and Michael Ernst, in the College of Pharmacy, examined the association between statin use in older adults and changes in two important indicators of kidney function estimated glomerular filtration rate and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.