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Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says

Preventing or treating infections could help reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new evidence review published in Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions.
The review involved 14 studies with over 130 million participants, revealing that antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines are associated with a lower risk of dementia.
Researchers noted that while some drugs showed protective effects, others, like antipsychotics, were linked to increased dementia risk, highlighting the need for careful evaluation.
The study emphasizes the importance of further research to validate associations and explore biological mechanisms related to dementia risk.

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Cambridge Independent

Existing drugs identified that could aid fight against dementia

Cambridge researchers found some are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

2 months ago

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UPI

Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says

Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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News Medical

Study reveals potential drug links to Dementia risk

Findings from a large-scale review indicate certain medications may influence dementia risk, offering insights for prevention and drug repurposing strategies.

2 months ago·United States

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n-tv.de

Data from 130 million people: Can infections influence the risk of dementia?

Comprehensive data analysis suggests that infections may increase the risk of dementia and certain medications may reduce it. The research confirms previous assumptions and offers new approaches. However, care should be taken when interpreting the data.

2 months ago

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The Filipino Times

New research suggests existing drugs could help combat dementia

New research shows that repurposing existing drugs, such as antivirals, antibiotics, and vaccines may help combat dementia. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter, as reported by The Guardian, discovered that these medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia, supporting theories that infections may play a role in triggering …

2 months ago

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The Objective | Periodismo ethos

Childhood obesity and dementia in adulthood, the dangerous relationship Oxford has found

Childhood obesity has become a growing concern in Western societies. The data leave no doubt: children are overweight at an early age, with a worrying increase in their percentage of body fat. This phenomenon not only represents a problem for the quality of life of minors today, but is also a risk factor for various pathologies in the future. Among them, it highlights the potentially dangerous link with early cognitive deterioration, according t…

2 months ago·Madrid, Spain

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