Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at health data from over 130 million individuals.

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New research suggests that commonly used medications like antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories could lower the risk of dementia. This new study leverages data from over 130 million people, indicating that repurposing these drugs might fast-track effective treatments and alleviate the global dementia burden, potentially revolutionizing care for this devastating condition. Promising Repurposed Drugs for Dementia [...]

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Surprising New Research Links Common Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk

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A systematic review of existing medicines has found that antibiotics and vaccinations are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

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New Study Links Common Meds to Reduced Dementia Risk

Antimicrobials, vaccinations, and anti-inflammatory drugs were associated with a reduced risk of dementia in a systematic review, while diabetes drugs,

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A systematic review published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the association between prescribed drugs and dementia risk.   Rachel Richardson, Manager at the Methods Support Unit at Cochrane, said: “Although systematic reviews are a great way of bringing together and analysing the results of multiple research studies, there are many important steps that should be taken. An important part of a…

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Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia.

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Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk

More must be done to see whether existing drugs could help to tackle dementia, scientists have said after finding that a number of common treatments may affect a person’s risk.

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Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatory drugs associated with reduced dementia risk

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