Study says erectile dysfunction drugs show potential in Alzheimer's prevention - Video
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Overview
Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure. A new study published in Neurology suggests that the drugs may be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
According to the study, the drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that erectile dysfunction drugs reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It only shows an association.
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Drugs Used For Treating Erectile Dysfunction Tied To Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751