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THAT'SNEWS Statins Could Lower Depression Risk in Cardiovascular Patients CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING MEDICATIONS, SUCH as statins, could have a mood- boosting effect for heart patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Previous research by study leader Mary Whooley, M.D., professor of medi- cine at the University of California, San Francisco, found that cardiovascular patients who are depressed are less likely to participate in healthy lifestyle changes such as exercise and regular medication intake. In the more recent study, of the 965 San Francisco Bay-area patients surveyed in 12 different outpatient clinics, approximately 65% of the patients took statins. Among the 776 patients who did not present depressive symptoms during a baseline period, a 48% reduction in the odds of being depressed during a six-year follow-up period was linked to statin use. This percentage was reduced to 38% after adjustment for potential cofounders. At Helen Hayes Hospital, hope has a home We offer patients and families Hope; We foster a powerful and positive Spirit; We challenge our patients and ourselves to Achieve. In short, we make recovery a reality. HHH is one of the nation's most dynamic and progressive rehabilitation facilities, recognized as a center of innovation and excellence in physical rehabilitation medicine and research. For over 100 years, we have excelled in providing the medical, nursing and therapeutic care patients need to rebuild their lives following catastrophic injuries, debilitating surgeries and chronic disabling illnesses. Paired with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, this expertise enables our patients and their families to move on to active and productive lives and return to work, school and home. Helen Hayes Hospital provides an extensive continuum of care and an array of specialty rehabilitation services that are unmatched for effectiveness and efficiency. Outpatient Therapy • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab • Speech Pathology & Audiology Specialty Services • Adapted Driving • Adapted Sports & Recreation • Aquatic Therapy • Center for Rehabilitation Technology • Dental Medicine for Special Needs Patients • Osteoporosis Center • Prosthetic Orthotic Center • Wellness Center Physician Hotline Please call us for information on any hospital service: 845-786-4111 Inpatient Rehabilitation • Brain Injury • Spinal Cord Injury • Stroke • Cardiac & Pulmonary Disorders • Neurological Disorders • Amputation • Joint Replacement • Orthopedic Conditions The Power of Rehabilitation for over 100 years Rt. 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993- www.helenhayeshospital.org Operated by NYS Department of Health and member of NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System MDNEWS.COM ■ MD NEWS Mid Hudson | 5 1127 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++