Monday, 28 July 2008

angiotensin receptor blockers and dementia

People taking angiotensin receptor blockers may have up to a 40% less chance of having Alzheimer's, slowing the progression of the disease,cutting admission to nursing homes and deaths.

There are plans to examine medical records of about 3 million people to confirm whether these drugs' effects are genuine.

It is possible that these drugs protect nerve cells in the brain.

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