Provides background information and describes the lipid world before the discovery of statinsPresents an up-to-date and in-depth review of statins from both a scientific and clinical viewpointExamines existing and emerging statins and their effectiveness in reducing serum cholesterolIncludes coverage of the effects of statins on non-vascular conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, dementia, and diabetesContains new chapters covering combination therapy in lipid-lowering, new Megatrials, and the