Do markers of cholesterol absorption and synthesis predict the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol response to atorvastatin?
CCR and desmosterol explain more variation in LDL-C response to statin than that reported with pharmacogenomics. CCR and desmosterol may guide lipid-lowering therapy.
These are the first findings to suggest an association between acute pain severity and the development and maintenance of suicidal ideation in burn patients. Further research in this area, including the study of improved pain management programs as a prophylaxis against suicidal ideation, may benefit those who are at elevated suicide risk as a consequence of burn injuries.