‘Repurposing’ current drugs to tackle dementia an ‘urgent priority’ – experts
More must be done to see whether existing drugs could help to tackle dementia, scientists have said after finding that a ...
The prescription drugs that slash dementia risk revealed those that could raise it, from high blood pressure to diabetes
EXISTING drugs already dished out on the NHS could slash dementia risk, a new study has revealed. While new drugs are ...
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Certain Drug Types Associated With Risk for Dementia
Antimicrobials, vaccines, and anti-inflammatories are associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia, while antipsychotics and drugs for diabetes are associated with an increased ...
Dr. Roach: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...
Fluctuating cholesterol linked to higher risk of dementia in older adults
Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is ...
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Antibiotics, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory drugs found to lower risk of dementia
Dementia remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. Its economic burden exceeds $1 trillion ...
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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, ...
Surprising New Research Links Common Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
New research suggests that commonly used medications like antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories could lower the ...
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Some drugs, vaccines tied to lower dementia risk, study finds
Some antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia, a ...
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Can antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals help lower dementia risk?
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a ...
Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, ...
Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatory drugs associated with reduced dementia risk
Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, ...