The NEJM Clinical Directions set up a poll and invited readers to respond to questions raised by the results of the JUPITER trial published on its website on 9 November 2008. The poll was closed on 26 November 2008 with 2553 responses.
Poll questions :
Do you believe, on the basis of the JUPITER trial results, that the approach to laboratory screening of apparently healthy adults should be changed?
49% - Yes, the trial results indicate that the approach to laboratory screening should be changed.
51% - No, the trial results do not provide a basis for a change in the approach to laboratory screening.
Do you believe, on the basis of the JUPITER trial results, that the therapeutic use of statins in apparently healthy adults should be changed?
48% - Yes, the trial results indicate that the therapeutic use of statins should be changed.
52% - No, the trial results do not provide a basis for a change in the therapeutic use of statins.
See also post - JUPITER trial - will you change your practice?
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