Alzheimer

March 5, 2025 4:09 PM

Long-term use of anti-inflammatory pills may lower dementia risk: study

A study published on Wednesday suggests that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Previous research has suggested that inflammation may contribute to the development and progression of dementia. NSAID medications, due to their anti-inflammatory effects, may help protect against dementia, which affects more than 55 million people worldwide. “Our study provides evidence on possible preventive effects of anti-inflammato...

January 17, 2025 6:59 PM

Ayurveda brings fresh hope for Alzheimer’s treatment

The integration of traditional wisdom with modern science is showing promise in the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. A new study from the Bose Institute in Kolkata has sparked optimism by demonstrating the potential of Ayurvedic medicine alongside chemically synthesized solutions to combat the damaging effects of amyloid beta aggregation, a critical factor in Alzheimer’s progression. Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with the buildup of amyloid...

July 31, 2024 7:17 PM

Benefit of Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug increases over time, studies suggest

The benefit of Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Leqembi in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's appears to increase with continued use with no new safety issues, according to three-year data presented at an Alzheimer's meeting on Tuesday. In the companies' pivotal clinical trial, Leqembi reduced cognitive decline by 27% after 18 months - data that supported the drug's approval last year. The new study looked at how the drug performed in about 95% of trial patients who continued on the trea...