What is the efficacy of rosuvastatin therapy for children with familial hypercholesterolemia?
A study conducted by Avis et al. (2010) showed that rosuvastatin therapy was effective in reducing cholesterol levels in children with familial hypercholesterolemia. The study found that the average total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in the children decreased by 17% and 27%, respectively, after 6 months of treatment with rosuvastatin.