Investigators conducted a manufacturer-sponsored and administered, international, randomized, double-blind trial of rosuvastatin (10 mg/day) versus placebo in patients aged 50 to 80 who had been on dialysis for more than three months.

The 2,173 patients (38% of which are women, with the average of sixty- four) were followed for a mean of 3.2 years. At baseline, mean LDL levels were about lOOmg/dl, and median C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were about 5mg/I. At three months, LDL decreased by 42.9% in the rosuvastatin group, compared with 1.9% in the placebo group. The CRP level in the rosuvastatin group decreased by 11.5% and increased in the placebo group by 0.2%.

The primary endpoint, time to a major cardiovascular event, was similar in the two groups (hazard ratio for rosuvastatin compared with placebo, 0.96%; confidence interval, 0.84-1.11).

This finding was consistent in all subgroups, including patients with elevated LDL levels and those with elevated CRP levels. LDL level was not associated with risk for cardiovascular events.

The study arrived at two conclusions. First, despite presumably salutary effects on LDL and CRP levels, rosuvastatin did not benefit the patients in this trial. Secondly, the lack of benefit with statins in patients undergoing hemodialysis joins recent evidence of a similar lack in patients with advanced heart failure. Other operative mechanisms may be present in these two high-risk types of patients.

Cayce is, perhaps, the most famous American psychic. He was also known as “The Sleeping Prophet”, because his insights came while he was in a state of “sleep” or what is now termed as trance channeling.

It is said that he could see into the past and into the future and could describe events taking place in Far off places. Between 1901 and  1944, a total of 14,000 “readings” or documented records of his telephatic clairvoyant statements were gathered. They covered such topics as ancient civilizations (including Atlantis), dreams and their meanings, psychic experiences, reincarnation, nutrition, relationships, among others.

It was his medical readings, however, which astounded many, especially doctors. Many of Cayce’s recommended cures are now considered valid medical treatments and have earned Cayce the distinction of being called the father of holistic medicine.

He rose to Fame decades before the New Age came about and today he remains a major influence on its teachings.
In 1932, Edgar Cayce founded The Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (ARE.), which is based in Virginia, USA to preserve his readings. A.R.E. is a non-sectarian, non-dogmatic global network of individuals who conduct educational activities and fellowships in 25 countries.