Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the prevention of Alzheimer‘s disease in the high risk patient
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https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No1.4437Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major neurological disorder causing dementia in the elderly. Because the causes of AD are not known, there is no real treatment for this disorder. However, a number of risk factors have been associated with AD. Among these factors, a family history of AD is most significant. An inverse association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use and AD has been previously demonstrated in several epidemiological studies. Here the potential use of NSAIDs as a protective measure for individuals in high risk groups is suggested.
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1997-04-12
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Li, Q. C. (1997). Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the prevention of Alzheimer‘s disease in the high risk patient. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No1.4437
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