Statin therapy and reduced risk of pneumonia in elderly patients with diabetes

E. M. W. van de Garde, E. Hak, P. C. Souverein, A. W. Hoes, J. M. M. van den Bosch, H. G. M. Leufkens (Utrecht, Nieuwegein, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Evaluation of risk factors in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Evaluation of risk factors in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3073
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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