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4.04.2024 - Cambridge researchers are helping lead countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK's shocking diagnosis rate. This is a ground-breaking study, to discover the best blood tests for dementia, not just Alzheimer's but any type of dementia and for anyone, whatever their background age and other health problems.
The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra is gaining attention as a potential Alzheimer's treatment. A study involving over 260,000 men without cognitive issues found those with frequent prescriptions had a 44% lower Alzheimer's risk. Although intriguing, caution is urged due to observational nature and unaccounted variables. Further research, including clinical trials, is needed to confirm the link between PDE5 inhibitors and Alzheimer's prevention.
Viagra may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's: Alzheimer's disease, a rapidly progressive brain disease, is considered the leading cause of Dementia. In the US, approximately 5.5 million (55 lakh) people are affected by the disease and more than 24 million patients are expected worldwide. This brain disease can cause memory loss, thinking problems, and confusion over time. If Alzheimer's is not treated on time, it can increase the risk of Dementia. Statistics show that the cases of this disease have increased in the last few years in India.
This could spell some long overdue hope for those likely to develop the disease.
Research by UCL, which examined medical records of 260,000 men with erectile dysfunction, has provided ‘food for thought’