Drugs that might help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
January 1997
There's lots of interest in drugs that might help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's...estrogen...NSAIDs...prednisone...selegiline plus vitamin E...and even nicotine.
Delaying the onset or progression of Alzheimer's would have enormous benefits.
Estrogen seems to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's...and may even improve cognitive function in women who already have it.
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